Dynamics of Water Quality and Biofilm Formation in a Pilot Drinking Water Distribution System with and without Residual Disinfectants

Drinking water safety is of great concern all around the world. Two strategies can be pursued to maintain biological stable drinking water during distribution in the network: (i) without a residual disinfectant, in which bacterial growth is controlled by very low biodegradable nutrients in the water by extensive pre-treatment and a well...