Analysis of biofilm-resistance factors in Singapore drinking water distribution system

• Main Authors: Li, Yuanzhe, Wang, Yilin, Xiao, Peng, Narasimalu, Srikanth, Dong, Zhili
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science and Engineering
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Engineering::Materials; Science::Biological sciences; Singapore Drinking Water Distribution System (DWDS); Biofilm-resistance Factors
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/146060
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In drinking water distribution system (DWDS), biofilm offers protection of bacterial community within the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) from outside stressors, including surrounding environment, predatory microorganisms and antibiotics. The growth of biofilm may increase cleaning and maint...