Characterisation of the physical composition and microbial community structure of biofilms within a model full-scale drinking water distribution system.

Characterisation of the physical composition and microbial community structure of biofilms within a model full-scale drinking water distribution system.

Within drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), microorganisms form multi-species biofilms on internal pipe surfaces. A matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) is produced by the attached community and provides structure and stability for the biofilm. If the EPS adhesive strength deter...

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Main Authors: Katherine E Fish, Richard Collins, Nicola H Green, Rebecca L Sharpe, Isabel Douterelo, A Mark Osborn, Joby B Boxall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4338064?pdf=render

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