TT069 – Diving Into Biofilms With Water Quality Investigations (Part 1)

About this episode

The episode explores biofilms in drinking water systems with experts from Water Quality Investigations.

In the first episode of a two-part series, we explore the world of biofilms in drinking water systems with guests Andrew Jacque and Emily Hefty-Dieckhoff of Water Quality Investigations . Andrew and Emily explain to Jennifer and Steve the fundamentals of what biofilms are, where they can be found both in water systems and naturally, and the health issues they can cause. Be sure to return for Part 2, which will delve even further into the complexities of biofilms! Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode.

People in this episode

Guests: Andrew Jacque, Emily Hefty-Dieckhoff

Topics covered

• biofilms
• drinking water
• water quality
• health issues

Keywords

• biofilms
• water systems
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: TT069 – Diving Into Biofilms With Water Quality Investigations

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