While drinking water disinfection has effectively prevented waterborne diseases, an
unintended consequence is the generation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) …

In nature, microbes tend to form synergistic biofilms on a wide range of materials using
extracellular polymeric substances to embed sessile cells. Problematic biofilms provide …

Although simulated studies have provided valuable knowledge regarding the communities
of planktonic bacteria and biofilms, the lack of systematic field studies have hampered the …

Sulfate-reducing bacterium Desulfovibrio vulgaris promoted the microbiologically influenced
corrosion (MIC) of CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy (HEA) and led to pitting corrosion. D …

Growth of Legionella pneumophila and other opportunistic pathogens (OPs) in drinking
water premise plumbing poses an increasing public health concern. Premise plumbing is …

The rising trend in water conservation awareness has given rise to the use of water-efficient
appliances and fixtures for residential potable water systems. This study characterized the …

Residential buildings provide unique conditions for opportunistic premise plumbing
pathogen (OPPP) exposure via aerosolized water droplets produced by showerheads …

The spread of opportunistic pathogens (OPs) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)
through drinking water has already caused serious human health issues. There is also an …

In recent years, drinking water-associated pathogens that can cause infections in
immunocompromised or otherwise susceptible individuals (henceforth referred to as DWPI) …

Drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) are unique engineering environments that are
important routes for the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic …