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Bug of the Month: Dead Filamentous Bacteria and Their Significance

In this month's wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn how to study filaments to get an idea of how healthy they are

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Bug of the Month: Dead Filamentous Bacteria and Their Significance

Dead unhealthy filaments under the microscope.

Based on experience viewing a high amount of mixed liquor samples under fluorescent microscopy, it appears common to have a high percentage of dead bacteria within the floc (there is a previous article about how these dead bacteria aid in flocculation), and for most filamentous...

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