Momba, MNBKfir, RVenter, SNCloete, TE2007-06-292007-06-292000-01Momba, MNB, et al. 2000. Overview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water quality. Water SA, vol. 26(1), pp 59-660378-4738http://hdl.handle.net/10204/742Copyright: 2000 Water Research CommissionThe impact of biofilms present in water distribution systems on the microbial quality of potable water is reported in this review. The issues covered include the composition of biofilms, factors governing their formation and the effect and significance of biofilms on the microbial quality of drinking water. The review addresses the main factors governing the formation of biofilms such as the types of disinfectants and residual concentrations, resistance of bacteria to disinfectants, the influence of piping material and the effect of temperature. Methods for the enumeration of bacteria in biofilms as well as emerging technologies for in situ monitoring of biofilms are discussed. Suggested control measures for managing and controlling the problem of biofilm formation in potable water distribution systems to ensure potable water of an acceptable microbiological quality are dealt with.enBiofilmsWater distribution systemsMicrobiological qualityDisinfectantsWater resourcesOverview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water qualityArticleMomba, M., Kfir, R., Venter, S., & Cloete, T. (2000). Overview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water quality. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/742Momba, MNB, R Kfir, SN Venter, and TE Cloete "Overview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water quality." (2000) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/742Momba M, Kfir R, Venter S, Cloete T. Overview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water quality. 2000; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/742.TY - Article AU - Momba, MNB AU - Kfir, R AU - Venter, SN AU - Cloete, TE AB - The impact of biofilms present in water distribution systems on the microbial quality of potable water is reported in this review. The issues covered include the composition of biofilms, factors governing their formation and the effect and significance of biofilms on the microbial quality of drinking water. The review addresses the main factors governing the formation of biofilms such as the types of disinfectants and residual concentrations, resistance of bacteria to disinfectants, the influence of piping material and the effect of temperature. Methods for the enumeration of bacteria in biofilms as well as emerging technologies for in situ monitoring of biofilms are discussed. Suggested control measures for managing and controlling the problem of biofilm formation in potable water distribution systems to ensure potable water of an acceptable microbiological quality are dealt with. DA - 2000-01 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Biofilms KW - Water distribution systems KW - Microbiological quality KW - Disinfectants KW - Water resources LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2000 SM - 0378-4738 T1 - Overview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water quality TI - Overview of biofilm formation in distribution systems and its impact on the deterioration of water quality UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/742 ER -