Compare and contrast: From treatment to tap: discovering the secrets of pathogen survival in drinking water systems

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Before it even touches our lips, drinking water is purified through a series of processes referred to as the “treatment train” at a centralized treatment plant. Utilities then add a disinfectant like chlorine or chloramine to the water to control the regrowth of microorganisms in both the distribution system and building plumbing. Click here to continue reading