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Daily sampling reveals household-specific water microbiome signatures and shared antimicrobial resistomes in premise plumbing

Daily sampling reveals household-specific water microbiome signatures and shared antimicrobial resistomes in premise plumbing

Sophia Hughes029 mins

Lautenschlager, K. et al. A microbiology-based multi-parametric approach towards assessing biological stability in drinking water distribution networks. Water Res. 47, 3015–3025 (2013). Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Hwang, C., Ling, F., Andersen, G. L., LeChevallier, M. W. & Liu, W.-T. Microbial community dynamics of an urban drinking water distribution system subjected to phases of chloramination…

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Scientists collect ‘microbial fingerprints’ found in household plumbing – The Source

Scientists collect ‘microbial fingerprints’ found in household plumbing – The Source

Sophia Hughes09 mins

The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to fully document the bacterial communities within people’s homes. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires monitoring by public water utilities, but those samples are taken outside property lines of individual households. Once inside a home, microbial…

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PCC celebrates first plumbing program graduates | News

PCC celebrates first plumbing program graduates | News

Sophia Hughes06 mins

Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce the first graduates from its inaugural Plumbing program. The Plumbing pathway is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the plumbing industry. This multi-level program covers fundamental concepts, practical techniques, safety protocols and advanced procedures essential for success…

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