Microbial characterization of water and biofilms in drinking water distribution systems at sport facilities

Central European Journal of Public Health

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 99-102

  Bonadonna, Lucia ^a   Briancesco, Rossella ^a   Libera, Simonetta Delia ^a   Lacchetti, Ines ^a   Paradiso, Rosa ^a   Semproni, Maurizio ^a  

^a ISTITUTO SUPERIORE DI SANITÀ   (Italy)

Author keywords

Biofilm; Drinking water; Gyms; Microorganisms; Plumbing system; Sport facilities

Indexed keywords

EID: 68149114403     PISSN: 12107778     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a3511     Document Type: Article

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