Last Friday, an employee at a small water treatment plant in Oldsmar ... A high pH could cause bacterial biofilms that build up inside the pipes to release into water. Most of the harmful ...

These bacteria and other microbes grow in the drinking water treatment plant and on the inside of our water pipes, which can be seen in the form of a thin, sticky coating -- a so-called biofilm.

One of the worries about microplastic particle pollution is the possibility that the particles may accumulate harmful ...

Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, according to a new study. Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens ...

The results obtained, when compared to results from similar pilot plant using stones as supporting ... Assessment of Luffa cyllindrica as support in biofilms reactors for the biological treatment of ...

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water’s third septage treatment plant (SpTP), the P141.5-million ... a membrane-aerated biofilm reactor, and a disinfection facility, among others.

UC Riverside scientists have now discovered a chemical that plants ... could inspire biofilm prevention strategies across a wide range of industries," Guo said. "From cleaner water systems to ...