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Biofilms in Drinking Water Under the Microscope

Biofilm from Drinking Water

This is a sample of a biofilm that was seen in a drinking water sample from Eastern Oregon. The film was evident in the water when a glass of the water was held in the light and a few glints of light could be seen as the flakes turned in the water. The flakes would sink to the bottom of the glass and could be collected by pipette. Bacteria can be seen in the film.

Transmitted Oblique Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light

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