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Assessment of microbial contamination within working environments of different types of composting plants.

Content Provider	World Health Organization (WHO)-Global Index Medicus
Author	Gutarowska, Beata Skóra, Justyna Stepien, Lukasz Szponar, Bogumila Otlewska, Anna Pielech-Przybylska, Katarzyna
Description	Country affiliation: Poland Author Affiliation: Gutarowska B ( a Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Lodz University of Technology , Lódz , Poland.)
Abstract	UNLABELLED: The objective of the study was to determine the degree of microbiological contamination, type of microflora, bioaerosol particle size distribution, and concentration of endotoxins in dust in different types of composting plants. In addition, this study provides a list of indicator microorganisms that pose a biological threat in composting facilities, based on their prevalence within the workplace, source of isolation, and health hazards. We undertook microbiological analysis of the air, work surfaces, and compost, and assessed the particle size distribution of bioaerosols using a six-stage Andersen sampler. Endotoxins were determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Microbial identification was undertaken both microscopically and using biochemical tests. The predominant bacterial and fungal species were identified using 16S rRNA and ITS1/2 analysis, respectively. The number of mesophilic microorganisms in composting plants amounted to 6.9×10(2)-2.5×10(4) CFU/m3 in the air, 2.9×10(2)-3.3×10(3) CFU/100 cm2 on surfaces, and 2.2×10(5)-2.4×10(7) CFU/g in compost. Qualitative analysis revealed 75 microbial strains in composting plants, with filamentous fungi being the largest group of microorganisms, accounting for as many as 38 isolates. The total amount of endotoxins was 0.0062-0.0140 nmol/mg of dust. The dust fraction with aerodynamic particle diameter of 0.65-1.1 µm accounted for 28-39% of bacterial aerosols and 4-13% of fungal aerosols. We propose the following strains as indicators of harmful biological agent contamination: Bacillus cereus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cladosporium cladosporioides, C. herbarum, Mucor hiemalis, and Rhizopus oryzae for both types of composting plants, and Bacillus pumilus, Mucor fragilis, Penicillium svalbardense, and P. crustosum for green waste composting plants. The biological hazards posed within these plants are due to the presence of potentially pathogenic microorganisms and the inhalation of respirable bioaerosol. Depending on the type of microorganism, these hazards may be aggravated or reduced after cleaning procedures. IMPLICATIONS: This study assessed the microbial contamination in two categories of composting plants: (1) facilities producing substrates for industrial cultivation of button mushrooms, and (2) facilities for processing biodegradable waste. Both workplaces showed potentially pathogenic microorganisms, respirable bioaerosol, and endotoxin. These results are useful to determine the procedures to control harmful biological agents, and to disinfect workplaces in composting plants.
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	10962247
e-ISSN	21622906
Journal	Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
Issue Number	4
Volume Number	65
Language	English
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Publisher Date	2015-04-01
Publisher Place	United States
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Discipline Environmental Health Air Microbiology Air Pollutants Bacteria Isolation & Purification Fungi Classification Environmental Monitoring Inhalation Exposure Occupational Exposure Waste Disposal Facilities
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Atmospheric Science Pollution Waste Management and Disposal Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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