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

The study of the microbial ecology of drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) has
traditionally been based on culturing organisms from bulk water samples. The development …

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

Biodegradable organic matter (BOM), found in all surface waters, is a challenge for drinking
water utilities because it can lead to distribution system bio-regrowth, react to form …

This paper reviews the methods to monitor reverse osmosis (RO) membrane fouling, either
by characterizing the fouling potential of the feed or by detecting the fouling condition of the …

The performance of an integrated process comprising coagulation, ozonation, and catalytic
ceramic membrane filtration (CMF) followed by treatment with biological active carbon (BAC) …

A new focus on biofiltration has emerged that aims to shape microbial communities to
improve treatment efficacy. It is therefore necessary to understand the linkages between …

A drinking water distribution system (DWDS) is the final and essential step to supply safe
and high-quality drinking water to customers. Biological processes, such as biofilm formation …

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 …

The applicability of 454 pyrosequencing to characterize bacterial biofilm communities from
two water meters of a drinking water distribution system was assessed. Differences in …