Characterization of fungal biofilms within a municipal water distribution system

Authors :: Doggett, M. Steven
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. March, 2000, Vol. 66 Issue 3, p1249, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Researchers confirm that fungi are present in municipal water systems. Most of the fungi in the Springfield, Missouri water supply were present as spores, but more research is needed to determine if these spores can germinate in the water system.

Subjects :: Water -- Microbiology
Fungi -- Environmental aspects
Municipal water supply -- Contamination
Biological sciences

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