William J Rhoads

About William J Rhoads

William J Rhoads, With an exceptional h-index of 19 and a recent h-index of 18 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

The impact of DNA extraction on the quantification of Legionella, with implications for ecological studies

Shotgun Metagenomics Reveals Impacts of Copper and Water Heater Anodes on Pathogens and Microbiomes in Hot Water Plumbing Systems

Pilot-scale assessment reveals effects of anode type and orthophosphate in governing antimicrobial capacity of copper for Legionella pneumophila control

Survey of Microbiome and Antibiotic Resistance Indicator Genes of Household Wells Across the Southern United States

Legionella relative abundance in shower hose biofilms is associated with specific microbiome members

Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Potential probiotic approaches to control Legionella in engineered aquatic ecosystems

Copper pipe, lack of corrosion control, and very low pH may have influenced the trajectory of the Flint Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

William J Rhoads Information

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Citations(all)

1143

Citations(since 2020)

981

Cited By

426

hIndex(all)

19

hIndex(since 2020)

18

i10Index(all)

27

i10Index(since 2020)

26

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Top articles of William J Rhoads

The impact of DNA extraction on the quantification of Legionella, with implications for ecological studies

bioRxiv

2024

Marco Gabrielli
Marco Gabrielli

H-Index: 1

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Shotgun Metagenomics Reveals Impacts of Copper and Water Heater Anodes on Pathogens and Microbiomes in Hot Water Plumbing Systems

Environmental Science & Technology

2023/8/29

Pilot-scale assessment reveals effects of anode type and orthophosphate in governing antimicrobial capacity of copper for Legionella pneumophila control

Water Research

2023/6

Survey of Microbiome and Antibiotic Resistance Indicator Genes of Household Wells Across the Southern United States

A Framework for Standardized Monitoring of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Environments and Application to Wastewater, Recycled Water, Surface Water, and Private Wells

2023/4/27

Legionella relative abundance in shower hose biofilms is associated with specific microbiome members

FEMS microbes

2023

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Émile Sylvestre
Émile Sylvestre

H-Index: 3

Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

2023

Potential probiotic approaches to control Legionella in engineered aquatic ecosystems

2022/8

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Copper pipe, lack of corrosion control, and very low pH may have influenced the trajectory of the Flint Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

ACS ES&T Water

2022/7/29

Occurrence of opportunistic pathogens in private wells after major flooding events: a four state molecular survey

Science of The Total Environment

2022/6/20

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Amy Pruden
Amy Pruden

H-Index: 51

TOC Graphic

Metagenomics-Based Environmental Monitoring of Antibiotic Resistance: Towards Standardization

2022/5/10

Variable Legionella Response to Building Occupancy Patterns and Precautionary Flushing

Microorganisms

2022/3/3

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Copper-Induced Viable but Non-culturable Legionella pneumophila Produces Distinct Proteome and Can still Infect Amoebae

Limitations to Use of Copper as an Antimicrobial Control for Legionella in Potable Water Plumbing Systems

2021/12/6

Evaluation of preparedness and recovery needs of private well users after the Great Louisiana Flood of 2016

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

2021/11/1

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Dongjuan Dai
Dongjuan Dai

H-Index: 9

Microbial contamination of drinking water supplied by private wells after Hurricane Harvey

Environmental Science & Technology

2021/5/25

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Drew M Gholson
Drew M Gholson

H-Index: 3

Source-to-tap assessment of microbiological water quality in small rural drinking water systems in Puerto Rico six months after Hurricane Maria

Environmental Science & Technology

2021/3/1

Natural Organic Matter, Orthophosphate, pH, and Growth Phase Can Limit Copper Antimicrobial Efficacy for Legionella in Drinking Water

Environmental Science & Technology

2021/1/11

Yang Song
Yang Song

H-Index: 8

Amy Pruden
Amy Pruden

H-Index: 51

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Growth of Legionella during COVID-19 lockdown stagnation

Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

2021

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Copper Pipe, Lack of corrosion control, and uncontrolled pH influenced the trajectory of the Flint Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak

Impact of Premise Plumbing Conditions, Materials, Corrosion Control, Temperature, and Water Heater System Design on the Growth of Opportunistic Pathogens in Drinking Water

2020/8/12

Considerations for large building water quality after extended stagnation

2020/7

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

Maryam Salehi
Maryam Salehi

H-Index: 7

Improving state-level emergency well disinfection strategies in the United States

Science of the total environment

2020/6/10

William J Rhoads
William J Rhoads

H-Index: 11

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