Understanding Biofilms (w/ Darla Goeres, Ph.D.)
We are joined by Dr. Darla Goeres, the world's leading biofilm researcher and expert. Dr. Goeres defines biofilms, explains why they matter and what we can do to prevent and remove them in recreational water.
Rule Your Pool · Eric Knight, Darla Goeres, Jarred Morgan
Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
04:07 - What is a biofilm?
07:36 - Biofilms encompass more than previously known
11:48 - Microbially-induced corrosion
17:14 - Are all biofilms bad?
20:26 - Biofilms are like Jell-o
24:32 - Biofilm ingredients and chlorine resistance
28:17 - Kill vs. Removal
32:23 - Prevention vs. Remediation
36:42 - How clean is clean?
40:01 - Log-reductions in disinfection
42:53 - How to remove and how to prevent biofilms in pools
48:15 - Where to learn more about biofilms
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