Microbial growth in drinking-water supplies: problems, causes, control and research needs

Maintaining the microbial quality in distribution systems and connected installations remains a challenge for the water supply companies all over the world, despite many years of research. This book identifies the main concerns and knowledge gaps related to regrowth and stimulate cooperation in future research. Microbial Growth in Drinking Water Distribution Systems provides an overview of the regrowth issue in different countries and the water quality problems related to regrowth. The book assesses the causes of regrowth in drinking water and the prevention of regrowth by water treatment and distribution.

Machine generated contents note: 1.1. Water-Supply Microbiology / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.1.1. Discoveries and impact / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.1.2.A century of progress / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.2. Regrowth: Problems and Assessment / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.2.1. Problems / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.2.2. Regrowth assessment / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3. Causes of Regrowth / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.1. Growth kinetics and growth potential assessment / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.1.1. Growth kinetics / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.1.2. Assessment of the microbial-growth potential of drinking water / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.2. Temperature / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.3. Biofilms, sediments and hydraulics / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.3.1. Biofilms / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.3.2. Sediments / P.W.J.J. van der Wielen / D. van der Kooij -- 1.3.4. Construction materials / P.W.J.J. van der …