The majority of biomass within water distribution systems is in the form of attached biofilm.
This is known to be central to drinking water quality degradation following treatment, yet little …

The diverse microbial communities that colonize distinct segments of the gastrointestinal
tract are intimately related to aspects of physiology and the pathology of human health …

Geothermal energy plays an increasingly important role as a renewable energy source.
However, it induces temperature changes in natural thermally static groundwater …

Abstract Nitrate (NO 3−) pollution is a serious problem worldwide. Identification of NO 3−
sources and transformation processes in aquifers is a key step in effectively controlling and …

The built environment (BE) and in particular kitchen environments harbor a remarkable
microbial diversity, including pathogens. We analyzed the bacterial microbiome of used …

Microbial communities in groundwater are diverse and each may respond differently to
environmental change. The goal of this study was to investigate the diversity, abundance …

Massive biofilms have been discovered in the cave of an iodine-rich former medicinal spring
in southern Germany. The biofilms completely cover the walls and ceilings of the cave …

The availability of oxygen is often a limiting factor for the degradation of aromatic
hydrocarbons in subsurface environments. However, while both aerobic and anaerobic …

Aquifers are typically perceived as rather stable habitats, characterized by low
biogeochemical and microbial community dynamics. Upon contamination, aquifers shift to a …

Complex building premises plumbing systems provide an ideal niche for diverse waterborne
microorganisms, including opportunistic pathogens such as Legionella pneumophila. In this …