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The heat energy (in the water) is transferred to the bacterial cells, inactivating proteins needed for the bacteria to function and reproduce. The proteins are denatured, meaning the structure is changed, much like a fried egg.
Water begins killing some bacteria at about 120ºF. Pasteurization takes place at 140ºF. Water temperatures between 140ºF - 165ºF will kill most bacteria considered harmful to humans. Boiling water (212ºF) will kill most bacteria.
The hotter the water, the less time it takes to kill bacteria. Legionella (the cause of Legionnaires' disease) will grow in water at temperatures from 68°F - 122°F. At 131°F, Legionella die within 5 to 6 hours. At 140°F, Legionella die within 32 minutes. At 151°F, Legionella die within 2 minutes. 158°F - 176°F is considered the disinfection range for Legionella.
Water temperatures over 122ºF can burn the skin. Most hot water heaters are set somewhere between 120ºF - 130ºF. Therefore, when you wash your hands with soap and hot water, you aren't killing many germs... you're just washing them down the drain.
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Does water kill bacteria?
I think it will kill.
What percent of bacteria will water kill?
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What germs do boiling water kill and don't?
kills bacteria and doesnt kill plants and animals
Is chloride used in public water to kill bacteria?
Chlorine is a common chemical used to kill bacteria in U.S. public water systems.
Why is bacteria in storm water harmful?
Bacteria in storm water can definitely be considered harmful. This is because this bacteria is hard to kill and foreign to your body.
Why does water need to be boiled when bacteria are found in the water system?
Because the bacteria can be harmful to health and boiling will kill them.
Which water purification method will not kill bacteria?
Filteration
Why does bacteria needs water?
Bacteria needs water to complete its bodily processes such as excreting waste. Without water the waste would stay in the cell and kill the bacteria.
What is added to drinking water to kill the bacteria in it?
Bacteria (usually) can be killed with ordinary soap or diluted cholrine bleach.
Which process is used in water treatment to kill bacteria?
Chlorination
Does steam at 100C kill bacteria?
Water or steam at 100 degrees Celsius will kill some bacteria. Detergent or soap is needed to kill the ones that survive the hot temperatures.
What element is pumped into drinking water in treatment plants to kill harmful bacteria?
It's chlorine that kills the harmful bacteria in drinking water.
