The Role of Chlorine in the Formation and Development of Tap Water Biofilms under Different Flow Regimes

Water companies make efforts to reduce the risk of microbial contamination in drinking water. A widely used strategy is to introduce chlorine into the drinking water distribution system (DWDS). A subtle potential risk is that non-lethal chlorine residuals may select for chlorine resistant species in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Erifyli Tsagkari, William Sloan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/11/2680