@incollection{aquacomm5323, number = {5}, author = {J.C. Block and I. Sibille and D. Gatel and D.J. Reasoner and B. Lykins and R.M. Clark}, series = {FBA Special Publications}, booktitle = {The microbiological quality of water}, editor = {D.W. Sutcliffe}, title = {Biodiversity in drinking water distribution systems:a brief review}, address = {Ambleside, UK}, publisher = {Freshwater Biological Association}, year = {1997}, pages = {63--70}, keywords = {Water supply; Biodiversity; Food chains; Bacteria; Invertebrate larvae; Escherichia coli}, url = {http://aquaticcommons.org/5323/}, abstract = {In drinking water distribution systems, three groups of living organisms are usually found in the biofilm and circulating water: heterotrophic bacteria, free-living protozoa, and macro-invertebrates. Indirect evidence suggests that protozoa grazing in distribution systems can partially eliminate biomass production and accidental microbiological pollution. This paper examines the biodiversit in drinking water distribution systems.} }