Verification of the efficiency of chemical disinfection and sanitation measures in in-building distribution systems

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health

Volumn 213, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 198-203

  Lenz, J ^a   Linke, S ^a   Gemein, S ^a   Exner, M ^a   Gebel, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BONN   (Germany)

Author keywords

Biofilm; Disinfection; Drinking water; Hygiene

Indexed keywords

DISINFECTANT AGENT;

ARTICLE; BACTERIAL COUNT; BACTERIUM; BIOFILM; DISINFECTION; DRUG EFFECT; EVALUATION; GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND AGING; METHODOLOGY; MICROBIOLOGY; SANITATION; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; WATER POLLUTANT; WATER SUPPLY;

BACTERIA; BIOFILMS; COLONY COUNT, MICROBIAL; DISINFECTANTS; DISINFECTION; MICROSCOPY, ELECTRON, SCANNING; SANITATION; WATER MICROBIOLOGY; WATER POLLUTANTS; WATER SUPPLY;

EID: 77954815271     PISSN: 14384639     EISSN: 1618131X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2010.04.006     Document Type: Article

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