Inactivation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in drinking water

The findings are presented of a study conducted to determine the effect of drinking water available in the Cochin area, India supplied through the public distribution system on Vibrio parahaemolyticus . Times of exposure required to inactivate the bacteria are given. Findings indicate that the washing of fish and equipment used to handle the fish in drinking water may effect some decrease in the number of viable Vibrio cells and thus aid in prevention of fish poisoning.