Improved Detection Methods for Mycobacterium avium Complex

Opportunistic pathogens (OPs) pose significant health risks in poorly operated distribution systems (DSs) or outside the water utility’s jurisdiction in customers’ premise plumbing systems. Due to their complex...

In order to facilitate the control of biofilms, this project (1) assessed alternative biofilm sampling approaches, (2) developed a better understanding of the effectiveness of available approaches for...

Offers practical methods of monitoring biofilm growth associated with iron- and manganese-utilizing bacteria in new and rehabilitated wells. Presents laboratory and field evaluations at three dissimilar wellfields. Also...