In recent years, there has been a growing interest on the occurrence of antibiotic-resistant
bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in treated and untreated drinking …

In drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), biofilms are the predominant mode of
microbial growth, with the presence of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) protecting …

Biological stability of drinking water refers to the concept of providing consumers with
drinking water of same microbial quality at the tap as produced at the water treatment facility …

Driven by the development of water purification technologies and water quality regulations,
the use of better source water and/or upgraded water treatment processes to improve …

A relatively short list of reference viral, bacterial and protozoan pathogens appears
adequate to assess microbial risks and inform a system-based management of drinking …

The study of the microbial ecology of drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) has
traditionally been based on culturing organisms from bulk water samples. The development …

Highlights•Highly diverse drinking water microbiomes comprise up to 40 phyla.•The
microbiome varies across phases (planktonic, biofilms, and loose deposits).•The …

This study aimed to investigate biofilm properties evolution coupled with different ages
during the start-up period in a moving bed biofilm reactor system. Physicochemical …

Phthalate esters (PAEs) are commonly released from plastic pipes in some water distribution
systems. Here, we show that exposure to a low concentration (1–10 μg/L) of three PAEs …

A unique microbiome establishes in the portion of the potable water distribution system
within homes and other buildings (ie, building plumbing). To examine its composition and …