The aim of this study was to assess the toxicity sewage sludge from municipal treatment plant in Bialystok. Raw sewage, primary settling tank, activated sludge, before fermentation chamber, recirculated and after dehydration on press were tested. Microtox Model 500 kit using Aliivibrio fischeri luminescent bacteria used for analyzes. EC50 index (indicating concentration toxic substances resulti...

BACKGROUND There are 4 different genera (i.e. Vibrio, Aliivibrio, Photobacterium, and Shewanella) in the new classification of bioluminescent bacteria. The mechanism of bioluminescence has yet to be fully elucidated. Therefore, the determination of physiological and genetic characteristics of bioluminescent bacteria isolated from different sources is very important. Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophor...