Background: In the realm of water treatment and public health, the interplay between
microorganisms and disinfection processes represents a constant and dynamic challenge …

Coaggregation plays an important role in the development of multispecies biofilms in
different environments, often serving as an active bridge between biofilm members and …

Single-and multispecies biofilms formed by six drinking water-isolated bacterial species
were used to assess their susceptibilities to sodium hypochlorite (SHC). In general …

Biofilm formation and their resistance to disinfection have been recognized as important
factors that contribute to the survival and persistence of microbial contaminations in drinking …

Concerns on the presence of emerging contaminants (ECs) in water sources have
increased in recent years. The lack of efficient technologies to remove ECs from residual …

A biofilm is any syntrophic consortium of microorganisms in which cells adhere to one
another and, in some cases, to a surface. These adherent cells become encased in a slimy …

Although bacterial coaggregation has already been identified as a key mechanism in the
multispecies biofilms development in diverse environments, little is known about this highly …

Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa in drinking water distribution
systems readily colonize the pipe surfaces and form biofilms. The bacteria in drinking water …

Biofilms in drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) are responsible for several
undesirable effects in water. One of the main drawbacks is their potential to protect …

Chlorine is the most commonly used agent for general disinfection, particularly for microbial
growth control in drinking water distribution systems. The goals of this study were to …