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Hindi Drinking Water Biofilms: Challenges and Solutions
*Corresponding Author:Received Date: Jul 01, 2025 / Accepted Date: Jul 29, 2025 / Published Date: Jul 29, 2025
Citation: Petrova DA (2025) Drinking Water Biofilms: Challenges and Solutions. awbd 14: 308.DOI: 10.4172/2167-7719.1000308
Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Anna Petrova This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
Microbial biofilms in drinking water distribution systems represent a critical concern, fundamentally influencing water quality, public health, and infrastructure integrity. Research details their formation mechanisms, the diverse microbial communities involved, and significant influencing factors like pipe materials, disinfectants, and disinfection by-products. These biofilms are recognized as important reservoirs for antibiotic resistance genes and notably contribute to costly microbially induced corrosion. Studies explore various control strategies, from traditional physical and chemical methods to promising emerging novel approaches. An integrated
management approach, combining diverse strategies, is deemed crucial for effective mitigation, ensuring sustainable water safety and preventing extensive infrastructural damage.
