Mixed chlorine/chloramines are commonly occurring in real drinking water distribution
systems (DWDSs) but often overlooked. This review provides a comprehensive overview of …

Opportunistic pathogens occurring in premise (ie, building) plumbing systems, including
strains of Legionella, Mycobacterium, Acanthamoeba, and Pseudomonas, are now …

Availability of safe, pathogen-free drinking water is vital to public health; however, it is
impossible to deliver sterile drinking water to consumers. Recent microbiome research is …

Chlorination is commonly used to control levels of bacteria in drinking water; however,
viable bacteria may remain due to chlorine resistance. What is concerning is that surviving …

Legionella is a genus of pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria responsible for a serious
disease known as legionellosis, which is transmitted via inhalation of this pathogen in …

A unique microbiome establishes in the portion of the potable water distribution system
within homes and other buildings (ie, building plumbing). To examine its composition and …

A broad body of literature has been published regarding roof-harvested rainwater quality
around the world. In particular, the presence of fecal indicator bacteria and pathogenic …

Bacterial communities migrate continuously from the drinking water treatment plant through
the drinking water distribution system and into our built environment. Understanding …

Safe drinking water is delivered to the consumer through kilometres of pipes. These pipes
are lined with biofilm, which is thought to affect water quality by releasing bacteria into the …

Water-based opportunistic pathogens (OPs) are a leading cause of drinking-water-related
disease outbreaks, especially in developed countries such as the United States (US) …