Understanding, monitoring, and controlling biofilm growth in drinking water distribution systems
In drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), biofilms are the predominant mode of
microbial growth, with the presence of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) protecting …
microbial growth, with the presence of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) protecting …
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in premise plumbing of large buildings
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen that is widely occurring in
the environment and is recognized for its capacity to form or join biofilms. The present review …
the environment and is recognized for its capacity to form or join biofilms. The present review …
Disinfectant residual stability leading to disinfectant decay and by-product formation in drinking water distribution systems: a systematic review
Secondary disinfectants, such as chlorine and chloramine, have been widely applied to
minimise microbial risks in drinking water during distribution. Key challenges have included …
minimise microbial risks in drinking water during distribution. Key challenges have included …
Volatile organic components migrating from plastic pipes (HDPE, PEX and PVC) into drinking water
I Skjevrak, A Due, KO Gjerstad, H Herikstad - Water research, 2003 - Elsevier
High-density polyethylene pipes (HDPE), crossbonded polyethylene pipes (PEX) and
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes for drinking water were tested with respect to migration of …
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes for drinking water were tested with respect to migration of …
Characterising and understanding the impact of microbial biofilms and the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix in drinking water distribution systems
Drinking water quality deteriorates during transportation through drinking water distribution
systems (DWDS). Microbial activity and ecology, particularly within biofilms that occur on the …
systems (DWDS). Microbial activity and ecology, particularly within biofilms that occur on the …
Heterotrophic bacteria in drinking water distribution system: a review
S Chowdhury - Environmental monitoring and assessment, 2012 - Springer
The microbiological quality of drinking water in municipal water distribution systems (WDS)
depends on several factors. Free residual chlorine and/or chloramines are typically used to …
depends on several factors. Free residual chlorine and/or chloramines are typically used to …
[LIBRO][B] Biofilms: recent advances in their study and control
LV Evans - 2000 - taylorfrancis.com
Biofilms affect the lives of all of us, growing as they do for example on our teeth (as plaque),
on catheters and medical implants in our bodies, on our boats and ships, in food processing …
on catheters and medical implants in our bodies, on our boats and ships, in food processing …
Overview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water quality
The impact of biofilms present in water distribution systems on the microbial quality of
potable water is reported in this review. The issues covered include the composition of …
potable water is reported in this review. The issues covered include the composition of …
The interaction between extracellular polymeric substances and corrosion products in pipes shaped different bacterial communities and the effects of micropollutants
H Yin, H Wang, M Wang, B Shi - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
There are growing concerns over the effects of micropollutants on biofilms formation and
antibiotic resistance gene (ARGs) transmission in drinking water distribution pipes …
antibiotic resistance gene (ARGs) transmission in drinking water distribution pipes …
Dynamics of drinking water biofilm in flow/non-flow conditions
Drinking water biofilm formation on polyvinyl chloride (PVC), cross-linked polyethylene
(PEX), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) was followed in three …
(PEX), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) was followed in three …