Dynamics of Biocorrosion in Copper Pipes under Actual Drinking Water Conditions

Deficient disinfection systems enable bacteria to form in drinking water; these can invade plumbing systems even if the pipes are composed of antibacterial materials such as copper. Severe copper corrosion by microorganisms and their subsequent release into the water system are evidenced by the blue...

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Main Authors: Carlos Galarce, Diego Fischer, Beatriz Díez, Ignacio T. Vargas, Gonzalo E. Pizarro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/4/1036