This book is about the development of biofilms and their role in public health, especially drinking water. This is great for anyone interested in water related issues, where Microbiological Aspects of Biofilms and Drinking Water presents an overview of the public health effects associated with drinking water. It highlights the microbiological aspects relating to the development of biofilms.
The first couple of chapters focus on the state of the water supply. The authors review methods for studying the epidemiological spread of waterborne infections and those used in surveillance and control of pathogenic microbes. He includes the methods used for the detection of pathogens of public health importance in drinking water.
In the later chapters the authors pay close attention to biofilm development within drinking water systems, emphasizing the public health threat. They cover the microbes important to public health and include the methods used to detect biofilms. In conclusion they review the methods involved in biofilm control, both conventional and biocide treatments.
Overall, Microbiological Aspects of Biofilms and Drinking Water provides an overview of public health effects associated with potable water and includes particular reference to the microbiological aspects relating to the development of biofilms. It covers the future of drinking water and its associated health hazards and provides a deeper understanding of biofilms and how they provide a safe haven for pathogens and water related diseases.
To begin, the authors talk about the two types of water, surface water and ground water this is where our two main sources of water come from. They both play a very important role in how we have drinking water today. The process is just incredible and astonishing, I don’t think we ever stop and think about how incredibly lucky we are to have such technology. If we don’t do anything to conserve the water we