Current understanding on microbiologically induced corrosion of concrete in sewer structures: a review of the evaluation methods and mitigation measures

Tian, Wang; Wu, Kai; Kan, Lili; Wu, Min

doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118539

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“…Of further interest for the sewer microbiome is these microbes’ role in MIC. The US spent ~ $390 billion in 20 years for the rehabilitation of concrete sewer structures [ 61 ]. Methanogens and sulfate-reducing bacteria are responsible for MIC of concrete and metal pipes [ 46 , 61 , 62 ].…”

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“…The US spent ~ $390 billion in 20 years for the rehabilitation of concrete sewer structures [ 61 ]. Methanogens and sulfate-reducing bacteria are responsible for MIC of concrete and metal pipes [ 46 , 61 , 62 ]. A complementary 16S rRNA and 16S rRNA gene microbiome study made on water and fluid samples from an oil production facility with corrosion issues showed higher sequence abundance of both methanogens and SRB in the rRNA community [ 46 ].…”

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Metabolically Active Prokaryotes and Actively Transcribed Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Sewer Systems: Implications for Public Health and Microbially Induced Corrosion

2021

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Sewer systems are reservoirs of pathogens and bacteria carrying antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). However, most recent high-throughput studies rely on DNA-based techniques that cannot provide information on the physiological state of the cells nor expression of ARGs. In this study, wastewater and sewer sediment samples were collected from combined and separate sanitary sewer systems. The metabolically active prokaryote community was evaluated using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and actively transcribed ARG abundance was measured using mRNA RT-qPCR. Three ( sul 1, bla TEM , tet (G)) of the eight tested ARGs were quantifiable in select samples. Sewer sediment samples had greater abundance of actively transcribed ARGs compared to wastewater. Microbiome analysis showed the presence of metabolically active family taxa that contain clinically relevant pathogens (Pseudomonadaceae, Enterobacteraceae, Streptococcaceae, Arcobacteraceae, and Clostridiaceae) and corrosion-causing prokaryotes (Desulfobulbaceae and Desulfovibrionaceae) in both matrices. Spirochaetaceae and methanogens were more common in the sediment matrix while Mycobacteraceae were more common in wastewater. The microbiome obtained from 16S rRNA sequencing had a significantly different structure from the 16S rRNA gene microbiome. Overall, this study demonstrates active transcription of ARGs in sewer systems and provides insight into the abundance and physiological state of taxa of interest in the different sewer matrices and sewer types relevant for wastewater-based epidemiology, corrosion, and understanding the hazard posed by different matrices during sewer overflows. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00248-021-01775-y.

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Metabolically Active Prokaryotes and Actively Transcribed Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Sewer Systems: Implications for Public Health and Microbially Induced Corrosion

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“…Various measures to control and mitigate MIC have been proposed, see e.g. Zhang et al (2008), Noeiaghaei et al (2017), Grengg et al (2018) and Wang et al (2020). They may be categorized into three groups: (1) improving sewer design features;…”

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“…Flow velocity is a very pertinent design factor for MIC (see Chapter 4). To some extent, high velocity is beneficial in reducing MIC by enhancing diffusion of atmospheric oxygen into the wastewater (Wang et al, 2020;Wu et al, 2018a). High turbulence is another important factor which can increase the severity of concrete corrosion (US EPA, 1985.…”

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Environmental Technologies to Treat Sulphur Pollution: Principles and Engineering

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Concrete and carbon steel are among the most used materials in many industries, such as infrastructure, transportation and manufacturing. Surfaces of both materials, when exposed to non-sterile environments, can be the sites of biological activities of various microorganisms. Many of the activities are deleterious. From the long-term perspective, both concrete and metal can deteriorate and may ultimately lose their original functionalities. The deterioration of materials caused by microorganisms is known as microbiologically influenced (induced) corrosion (MIC)

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“…which can lead to death (Zenz et al, 1994). H 2 S concentrations over 100 ppm are common in sewers (Wang et al, 2020). In the biogas, the H 2 S concentration normally ranges from 50-3000 ppm and in some cases it can reach well over 10,000 ppm (Krayzelova et al, 2015).…”

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Environmental Technologies to Treat Sulphur Pollution: Principles and Engineering

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Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) is an odorous and poisonous gas present in biogas (the main product of anaerobic digestion), in sour gas (i.e. natural gas with a high content of H 2 S) or in general in the gases coming as a concomitant with crude oil extraction. H 2 S can also be produced abiotically, e.g. through the reaction of anhydrite and hydrocarbons as reported in deep carbonate gas reservoirs (Worden & Smalley, 1996). In environmental engineering applications, H 2 S is most often generated during anaerobic fermentation of substrates containing sulfur compounds. Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) with a respiratory metabolism use sulfate as an electron acceptor while producing sulfide, which is toxic both in its liquid as well as in its gaseous form. Gaseous hydrogen sulfide causes the corrosion of concrete and steel digesters (see Chapter 5) and other equipment such as pipes, burners and combined heat and power (CHP) units, which increases the operational costs since the engine oil is acidified and its replacement interval is significantly shortened. While burning, the acid rain precursors SO 2 and SO 3 are emitted to the environment. Last but not the least, gaseous hydrogen sulfide is extremely toxic and causes health risks for the operators of fermenters and sewer maintainers. The olfactory nerve responding to the smell of hydrogen sulfide is paralyzed after a few inhalations of 100-150 ppm,

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Current understanding on microbiologically induced corrosion of concrete in sewer structures: a review of the evaluation methods and mitigation measures

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Metabolically Active Prokaryotes and Actively Transcribed Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Sewer Systems: Implications for Public Health and Microbially Induced Corrosion

Metabolically Active Prokaryotes and Actively Transcribed Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Sewer Systems: Implications for Public Health and Microbially Induced Corrosion

Corrosion and sulfur-related bacteria

Biological H₂S removal from gases

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Current understanding on microbiologically induced corrosion of concrete in sewer structures: a review of the evaluation methods and mitigation measures

Cited by 55 publications

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Metabolically Active Prokaryotes and Actively Transcribed Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Sewer Systems: Implications for Public Health and Microbially Induced Corrosion

Metabolically Active Prokaryotes and Actively Transcribed Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Sewer Systems: Implications for Public Health and Microbially Induced Corrosion

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