Shift in the microbial ecology of a hospital hot water system following the introduction of an on-site monochloramine disinfection system.

ABSTRACT: Drinking water distribution systems, including premise plumbing, contain a diverse microbiological community that may include opportunistic pathogens. On-site supplemental disinfection systems have been proposed as a control method for opportunistic pathogens in premise plumbing. The majority of on-site disinfection systems to date have been installed in hospitals due to the high concentration of opportunistic pathogen susceptible occupants. The installation of on-site supplemental disinfection systems in hospitals allows for evaluation of the impact of on-site disinfection systems on drinking water system microbial ecology prior to widespread application. This study evaluated the impact of supplemental monochloramine on the microbial ecology of a hospital's hot water system. Samples were

SUBMITTER: Baron JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4102543 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature