Abstract:Water quality deteriorations in the plumbing are mainly resulted from accumulations and biofilm layer formation on the pipe surfaces. Biofilms may cause significant health risks on human health due to its pathogen content. In this study, biofilm formation on the plumbing, the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in biofilms and their effects on water quality were examined by membrane filtration with dehydrated medium (NPS) method in 22 different buildings in a facility’s water network. A relation with biofilm… Show more
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