AWWA WQTC62570

AWWA WQTC62570 Coliforms and Escherichia coli in Drinking Water Distribution Biofilms
Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2005

Springthorpe, S.; Gagnon, G.; Pryor, M.; Sattar, S.A.

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This slide presentation outlines information on coliforms and Escherichia coli in drinking water distribution biofilms. Topics covered include: an introduction on the reputation of coliforms and E. coli; the source of the bacteria;bacteria survival;influence of source water;affect of distribution system attributes onsurvival;growth in distribution biofilms;"helper" microorganisms; and,reliability of measurement.