Factors Shaping Young and Mature Bacterial Biofilm Communities in Two Drinking Water Distribution Networks
D. Cheng, M. Leifels, C. Miccolis, S. Wuertz, J. R. Thompson, U. Szewzyk, A. J. Whittle
The paper studies bacterial biofilm communities in two drinking water distribution systems, finding that mature biofilms are influenced by water chemistry and pipe characteristics, while young biofilms are linked to orthophosphate and stagnation indicators.
bioRxiv · Mar 10, 2021 · PreprintEcology