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Linkage Between Characteristics Of Premise Plumbing Systems And Microbial Quality Of Stagnant Drinking Water, Joshua Thomas Frerichs

Masters Theses

The length of pipe between the water main and the point of use (POU), known as premise plumbing, has a direct impact on public health. However, relatively little is known about factors that affect the microbial quality in premise plumbing. Although microbial quality typically degrades during stagnation, little research is present linking factors such as building age and level of usage to the extent to which stagnation occurs.

To gain insight into the effect of premise plumbing service age on the level of microbial contamination in stagnant drinking water, water at the POU was analyzed. It was observed with statistical …