{"id":1200,"date":"2019-08-01T01:38:31","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T01:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/non-tuberculous-mycobacteria-in-drinking-water-systems-a-review-of-prevalence-data-and-control-means\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T22:49:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T05:49:16","slug":"non-tuberculous-mycobacteria-in-drinking-water-systems-a-review-of-prevalence-data-and-control-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/non-tuberculous-mycobacteria-in-drinking-water-systems-a-review-of-prevalence-data-and-control-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-tuberculous mycobacteria in drinking water systems: A review of prevalence data and control means"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"answer-box\" style=\"background:#f0f7ff;border-left:4px solid #0066cc;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:4px\">\n<p><strong>Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in Drinking Water<\/strong> is a big deal for water treatment today. At AMPAC USA, we build top-tier systems that give you safe, clean water. Whether it&#8217;s for your home, business, or industry, our solutions are designed to pull out the bad stuff and last a long time. They&#8217;re reliable, plain and simple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-record-info\">\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelBy:<\/span>Loret, JF (Loret, Jean-Francois)<sup><b>[\u00a0<1\u00a0]\u00a0<\/b><\/sup>; Dumoutier, N (Dumoutier, Nadine)<sup><b>[\u00a0<1\u00a0]<\/b><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-record-info block-record-info-source\">\n<p class=\"sourceTitleINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-record-info-source-values\">\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelVolume:<\/span>\u00a0222<\/p>\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelIssue:<\/span>\u00a04<\/p>\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelPages:<\/span>\u00a0628-634<\/p>\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelSpecial Issue:<\/span>\u00a0SI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelDOI:<\/span>\u00a010.1016\/j.ijheh.2019.01.002<\/p>\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelPublished:<\/span>\u00a0MAY 2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"FR_field\"><span class=\"FR_labelDocument Type:<\/span>Review<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-record-info\">\n<div class=\"Abstract<\/div>\n<p class=\"FR_fieldYou'll find non-tuberculous Mycobacterium species just about everywhere in water. Studies show that natural water, and even drinking water, is the main way people get infected. So, it's super important to control these bacteria in our water systems to keep people healthy. This article gathers all the published info and data, looking at what helps these bacteria grow in both natural and man-made water systems. It also covers how well different water treatments work. Based on all that, it points to ways we can control non-tuberculous mycobacteria in drinking water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cel.webofknowledge.com\/InboundService.do?customersID=Alerting&amp;smartRedirect=yes&amp;mode=FullRecord&amp;IsProductCode=Yes&amp;product=CEL&amp;Init=Yes&amp;Func=Frame&amp;action=retrieve&amp;SrcApp=Alerting&amp;SrcAuth=Alerting&amp;SID=5AqHoDkWqf92igjg9Fa&amp;UT=WOS%3A000474672000005\" target=\"_blank\" &quot;noopener \/a rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"http:\/\/cel.webofknowledge.com\/InboundService.do?customersID=Alerting&amp;smartRedirect=yes&amp;mode=FullRecord&amp;IsProductCode=Yes&amp;product=CEL&amp;Init=Yes&amp;Func=Frame&amp;action=retrieve&amp;SrcApp=Alerting&amp;SrcAuth=Alerting&amp;SID=5AqHoDkWqf92igjg9Fa&amp;UT=WOS%3A000474672000005#new_tab\" &quot;Non-tuberculous mycobacteria in drinking water systems: review of prevalence data and control \/a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/thefactsaboutwater.org\" &quot;Facts About \/a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Water Feed<\/p>\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/drinking-water-nitrate-and-cancer-risk-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis\/\">Drinking-water nitrate and cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/opposing-consumption-trends-for-sugar-sweetened-beverages-and-plain-drinking-water-analyses-of-nhanes-2011-16-data\/\">Opposing Consumption Trends for Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Plain Drinking Water: Analyses of NHANES 2011 &#8211; 16 Data<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/review-of-perchlorate-occurrence-in-large-public-drinking-water-systems-in-the-united-states-of-america\/\">Review of perchlorate occurrence in large public drinking water systems in the United States of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/detection-of-pathogenic-and-non-pathogenic-bacteria-in-drinking-water-and-associated-biofilms-on-the-crow-reservation-montana-usa\/\">Detection of Pathogenic and Non-pathogenic Bacteria in Drinking Water and Associated Biofilms on the Crow Reservation, Montana, USA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What are Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) in drinking water?<\/strong><br \/>Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a diverse group of bacteria commonly found in various water environments, including natural and treated drinking water systems. Epidemiological studies indicate that these water sources are a principal route for human exposure and potential infection. Controlling NTM in water is crucial to prevent health risks associated with these microorganisms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) enter drinking water systems?<\/strong><br \/>NTM are ubiquitous in natural water sources and can colonize artificial water systems, including plumbing and treatment infrastructure. Factors such as water temperature, disinfectant residuals, biofilm formation, and pipe materials can influence their presence and proliferation within a system. Effective water treatment and system maintenance are essential to mitigate their entry and growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is controlling Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) in drinking water important?<\/strong><br \/>Controlling NTM in drinking water is vital because these microorganisms are a significant source of human contamination and potential infection. While not all NTM cause disease, certain species can lead to respiratory, skin, or disseminated infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. AMPAC USA designs advanced water purification systems to effectively remove such contaminants, ensuring public health safety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What water treatment methods are effective against Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)?<\/strong><br \/>Effective control of NTM in drinking water involves a combination of treatment methods, including disinfection, filtration, and maintaining system integrity to prevent biofilm formation. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems, like those engineered by AMPAC USA, are highly effective at removing bacteria, including NTM, by physically filtering contaminants at a molecular level. This ensures maximum contaminant removal and long-term water safety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can reverse osmosis systems remove Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) from water?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, reverse osmosis (RO) systems are highly effective in removing Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) from water. RO technology utilizes a semi-permeable membrane to physically block and reject microorganisms, including bacteria like NTM, along with viruses and other dissolved solids. AMPAC USA&#8217;s commercial and industrial RO systems are engineered for superior contaminant removal, ensuring safe, purified water for critical applications across 150+ countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Non-tuberculous species of Mycobacterium are commonly found in a large diversity of water environments, and epidemiological<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":87979,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,29],"tags":[22],"class_list":["post-1200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-water-filter","category-water-treatment","tag-ro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}