Characteristics of Water Borne Pathogens - Since Waterborne pathogens are transmitted through water they should have certain adaptive features to survive in water.
Depending upon the type of organism the survival ability varies.
For example. Campylobacter, Leptospira and viruses are usually unable to grow well in waterbodies.
Some other microorganisms grow in waterbodies to a limited extent, if the temperature is slightly higher and enough nutrients are available.
Salmonella and Shigella are coming under this category
