Record #:

26134

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

Tubercles are iron and manganese deposits that build up in pipes and encourage bacterial growth. Researchers are studying how tubercles affect water utilities and put water quality at risk.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Winter 1999, p18-19, il

Subject(s):

Water quality; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering