TT070 – Diving Into Biofilms With Water Quality Investigations (Part 2)

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts and guests discuss biofilm-induced water quality issues and home treatment options.

In the second episode of our series featuring Andrew Jacque and Emily Hefty-Dieckhoff from Water Quality Investigations , we continue exploring the world of biofilms and other common water quality issues in household water systems. Make sure you've caught Part 1 first that covers a lot of biofilm basics, and then here in Part 2 hear Andrew, Emily, Steve, and Jennifer further discuss biofilm-induced water quality issues, water chemistry, microbial corrosion, the effectiveness of home treatment, and more advice for homeowners! 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
• water quality
• household water systems
• microbial corrosion
• home treatment

Keywords

• water chemistry
• biofilm basics
• homeowners advice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: TT070 – Diving Into Biofilms With Water Quality Investigations

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