title: [Biofilm--short characteristic of microbial growth related to drinking water distribution systems].
abstract: General information about drinking water biofilms containing few steps biofilm forming process, microorganisms' short characterization and potential risk related to microbial presence in water installations has been presented. A part of review concerns European Acceptance Scheme (EAS) basis and current methods applied for assessment of susceptibility of materials contacting with drinking water to microbial growth.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Higieny Komunalnej, Państwowy Zakład Higieny 00-791 Warszawa, ul Chocimska 24. mszczotko@pzh.gov.pl
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Szczotko
mesh_terms: D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D005062:European Union; D005618:Fresh Water; D006801:Humans; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D011044:Poland; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid / Q000379:methods; D014867:Water / Q000032:analysis*; D014871:Water Microbiology; D018508:Water Purification; D014881:Water Supply / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D010758:Phosphorus