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This research aims to investigate biofilm development and control methods in drinking water systems using different pipe materials.

March 5, 2026Environmental Science Water Research & Technology0 citationsOpen Access

Biofilm development, dynamics, and control in a pilot drinking water network with different pipe materials

KSKalle Salonen KSKalle Salonen MSMarko Suokas

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This research aims to investigate biofilm development and control methods in drinking water systems using different pipe materials.
Conducted a pilot-scale study comparing biofilm levels in PEX and metal pipes
Applied hydrodynamic cavitation and magnetic water treatment
Monitored seasonal changes in water temperature and their correlation with biofilm levels
Biofilm levels were significantly higher in PEX pipes compared to metal pipes
Hydrodynamic cavitation and magnetic water treatment showed varied effectiveness on PEX biofilm
Biofilm levels correlated with seasonal variations in water temperature

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In this pilot-scale study, biofilm levels were higher in PEX pipes than in metal pipes. Hydrodynamic cavitation and magnetic water treatment had varying effects on PEX biofilm levels, which also correlated with seasonal changes in water temperature.

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Salonen et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e1fd6127c7a504c1cf3 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ew00965k

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