Research Team | Beck Lab @ UBC
In the Beck Lab, she studied biofilms on membranes in gravity-driven membrane filtration systems for drinking water treatment in rural communities as well as the use of UV-LED’s for water treatment.
Comparing the distribution of pathogenic bacteria and common …
Little is known about the distribution of bacterial indicators and pathogens in biofilms on different surface types in natural aquatic environments. This study was conducted to examine the distribution …
Influence of drinking water biofilm microbiome on water quality ...
Apr 15, 2024 · Biofilms, constituting over 95 % of the biomass in drinking water distribution systems, form an ecosystem impacting both the aesthetic and microbiological quality of water.
Combatting biofilms in potable water systems: A comprehensive …
In this comprehensive review, we aim to shed light on the complexities, challenges and state‐of‐the‐art solutions related to biofilm formation in industrial potable water systems.
Impact of Biofilm in Distribution Water Systems on Water ...
May 14, 2025 · Biofilms formed by ubiquitous polymeric compounds in drinking water systems host opportunistic bacterial infections. Contact between these microbial communities and drinking water …
(PDF) Comparing the distribution of pathogenic bacteria and common ...
Abstract Little is known about the distribution of bacterial indicators and pathogens in biofilms on different surface types in natural aquatic environments. This study was conducted to examine the …
Biofilm Formation in Water Distribution Systems - MDPI
Dec 10, 2023 · We have compiled studies on the bacteria in drinking water distribution systems and their interactions with biofilm formation on different materials, and we also analysed the chlorine …
Microplastic biofilms in water treatment systems: Fate and risks of ...
Sep 20, 2023 · This study provides valuable insights into the comprehensive understanding of the changes of MP biofilms in water and wastewater treatment systems as well as their impacts on …
Characterising and understanding the impact of microbial biofilms and ...
Abstract Drinking water quality deteriorates during transportation through drinking water distribution systems (DWDS). Microbial activity and ecology, particularly within biofilms that occur on the inner …
Bacterial release from pipe biofilm in a full-scale drinking water ...
These pipes are lined with biofilm, which is thought to affect water quality by releasing bacteria into the drinking water. This study describes the number of cells released from this biofilm, their cellular …