Coliforms in Distribution Systems: Integrated Disinfection and Anti-Microbial Resistance

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Examines antimicrobial resistance and biofilms under conditions relevant to drinking water distribution systems. Considers various chlorine-based chemical disinfectants with and without UV pretreatment as well as various pipe materials and E. coli mutations. Published in 2007.

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Coliforms in Distribution Systems: Integrated Disinfection and Anti-Microbial Resistance

Abstract

Resources

Coliforms in Distribution Systems: Integrated Disinfection and Antimicrobial Resistance

Coliforms in Distribution Systems: Integrated Disinfection and Antimicrobial Resistance

An Operational Definition of Biostability for Drinking Water

Microbial Impact of Biological Filtration

Use of Flushing as a Corrective Action Under the Revised Total Coliform Rule

Demonstration of Innovation to Improve Pathogen Removal, Validation, and/or Monitoring in Carbon Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) for Potable Reuse

Inactivation of Amoeba-Internalized Legionella pneumophila by UV-LED and Multi-Barrier Approaches

Inactivation of Biofilm-bound Opportunistic Pathogens in Premise Plumbing Using UVC LEDs

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important