Biological stability of drinking water refers to the concept of providing consumers with
drinking water of same microbial quality at the tap as produced at the water treatment facility …

In drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), biofilms are the predominant mode of
microbial growth, with the presence of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) protecting …

Wastewater Microbiology focuses on microbial contaminants found in wastewater, methods
of detection for these contaminants, and methods of cleansing water of microbial …

Fertilizers are integral part of current agricultural production as they provide essential
mineral elements for positive crop growth and blossoming harvests. Even high yielding …

▪ Abstract Emerging pathogens in drinking water have become increasingly important during
the decade. These include newly-recognized pathogens from fecal sources such as …

Forests form the critical source water areas for downstream drinking water supplies in many
parts of the world, including the Rocky Mountain regions of North America. Large scale …

In contrast to the notorious pathogens Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. leprae, the
majority of the mycobacterial species described to date are generally not considered as …

Factors including sub-optimal nutrient and energy intake associated with lowered digestion
and absorption, immature immune function, and psychosomatic factors caused by weaning …

We studied the changes in water quality and formation of biofilms occurring in a pilot-scale
water distribution system with two generally used pipe materials: copper and plastic …

Inorganic and organic fertilizers are crop food considered as indispensable sources of
nutrients to the agriculture ecosystem. These crop food, besides supplying essential …