Abstract
The applicability of 454 pyrosequencing to characterize bacterial biofilm communities from two water meters of a drinking water distribution system was assessed. Differences in bacterial diversity and composition were observed. A better understanding of the bacterial ecology of drinking water biofilms will allow for effective management of water quality in distribution systems.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bacteria / classification*
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Bacteria / genetics*
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Biodiversity*
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Biofilms*
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DNA, Bacterial / chemistry
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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DNA, Ribosomal / chemistry
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DNA, Ribosomal / genetics
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Metagenome*
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
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Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods
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Water Microbiology*
Substances
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DNA, Bacterial
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DNA, Ribosomal
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S