Differences in Microbial Communities in Drinking Water from Conventional Electronic and Manual Taps in Dependence on Stagnation and Flushing Cycles

Water taps can be a reservoir for microorganisms and pose a risk for contamination and infection. In this work, water samples from different common taps were examined to determine the influence of certain parameters on the microbial load of drinking water. Methods: Four different types of taps were...

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Main Authors: Anja E. Knecht, Jörg Ettenauer, Thomas Posnicek, Martin Taschl, Marcus Helmecke, Hannah Haller, Stefanie Gölß, Martin Brandl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/4/784