Experiments to Establish Sulfate Reducing Bacteria on Premise Plumbing

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The project examined water quality factors that contribute to sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) growth in premise plumbing, and in the process, established some scientific guidelines that can help to control these organisms. Published in 2012.

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Experiments to Establish Sulfate Reducing Bacteria on Premise Plumbing

Abstract

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Experiments to Establish Sulfate Reducing Bacteria on Premise Plumbing

Evaluating Legionella Detection Rates and Occurrence by Distribution System Characteristics in a Community Water System

Influence of Distribution System Infrastructure on Bacterial Regrowth

Assessing and Controlling Bacterial Regrowth in Distribution Systems

Post-Wildfire Distribution System Water Quality Impacts and Potential Responses

Impact of UV Treatment on Microbial Communities in a Full-Scale Drinking Water Distribution System

Filtration Process Control for Pathogen Removal and Climate Change Adaptation

Transforming Aeration Energy in Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) through Suboxic Nitrogen Removal - Part 3