ENRTF ID: 102-B

Project Title: Protozoan Microbes in Groundwater Used for Drinking Water

Category: B. Water Resources

Summary: This project will determine the ability of a treatment system to destroy Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and other dangerous microbes that were recently detected in groundwater used for drinking water

Total Project Budget: $ 499,699
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Timothy LaPara
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Department: Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering
Address: 500 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
Telephone Number: (612) 624-6028
Email lapar001@umn.edu

Location:
Region: Central
County Name: Crow Wing

Alternate Text for Visual: A recent study by the Minnesota Department of Health unexpectedly found Cryptosporidium and Giardia in groundwater. These organisms, which cause intestinal illness, are not normally thought to be in groundwater. Research is needed to determine the best solution for these microbes.