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Beyond Water Regulation: Contamination of Private Wells, Citizen Science, and Corrosion of Household Plumbing
… wells, 3) Leaks or corrosion within building plumbing, and 4) The role of citizen scientists in addressing water quality concerns. Private wells, which provide water for approximately 13% of the population (42.5 million people), are not subject to any federal regulation and well users are …
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Adherence and Biofilm Formation of Mycobacterium avium, Mycobacterium intracellulare, and Mycobacterium abscessus in household plumbing
… found in drinking water distribution systems and household plumbing. They are opportunistic pathogens of humans, causing lung disease. Their ability to adhere and form biofilm is attributed to a waxy, lipid-rich, cell envelope. This highly hydrophobic envelope also contributes to the …
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Methylobacterium spp.: Emerging Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens
Opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPPs) are responsible for many infections linked to drinking water. The annual cost of disease caused by these waterborne pathogens is $850 million. Key characteristics of these opportunistic waterborne pathogens include: disinfectant- resistant, biofilm …
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Assessing the Contamination Risk of Private Well Water Supplies in Virginia
… depth, treatment devices, population density, household plumbing pipe materials, and nearby pollution sources may affect household water quality. The specific objective of this study was to determine which factors influence nitrate levels and total coliform presence/absence of household well …