Re: Filter bacteria and tap water

On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:20:46 GMT, Altum <pt.altum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I stumbled on this article hunting for information on mat filters. Now
I understand why I've never had a problem rinsing my filters in
chlorinated or even chloraminated tap water.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/duncan.griffiths//biofilms.htm

Fascinating article. I've been told before that rinsing a bio-sponge
in chlorinated water won't harm the bacteria, but I've never seen that
statement backed up as well as it is here.

Quoting a passage:
In actual fact established bio-films are an assemblage of microbial
cells that are irreversible associated with one another that are not
easily removed. Bacteria enclosed in a matrix of Polysaccharide
material, thus allowing intercellular communication, growth and
survival in a hostile environment.

It sounds like if allowed to grow long enough the bio-colony could
become a bio-monster and eat small animals, then humans, then entire
villages, then THE WORLD.

-- Mister Gardener
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