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Bacterial community structure in the drinking water microbiome is governed by filtration processes

This paper is the first to demonstrate that, despite disinfection, a majority of bacteria in drinking water (DW) originate from filters at the water treatment plant. It also shows that process parameters (e.g. pH) are key to manipulating the DW microbiome, indicating that it could be manipulated to select for beneficial microbes that outcompete pathogens and even provide health benefits to customers. The paper was among the 10 most downloaded in August-September 2012 for Environmental Science & Technology, and the study's revolutionary impact was reported by the popular scientific press, e.g. The Scientist (http://tinyurl.com/ketyrve), The New Scientist (http://tinyurl.com/l2geet8).