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AWWA DSS69209
- Peeking into Pandora's Box: Glimpses of Microbial Behavior in Distribution System Biofilms
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2008
- Publisher: AWWA
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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of biofilms in distribution systems, and advantages of the biofilm habit. Cellular changes in biofilms are presented, along with the biofilm cycle, early colonization, effects of pipe material, disinfectant residual, changing disinfectant regimes, community expansion, mature biofilm, competition and cooperation, communication and blocking, predation, pathogens persisting in protozoa, dispersal, coliforms and E.coli, corrosion, nitrification and denitrification, and potential risks from biofilm. Includes tables.