Right In the Mix

A Florida department uses an antibacterial concrete additive in an effort to head off microbiological corrosion in a major treatment plant upgrade

Microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) was a persistent maintenance issue for Miami-Dade (Fla.) Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD).

“We spend a lot of money repairing corrosion,” says associate director John Chorlog, P.E. “Over the last 20 years, MIC has cost us hundreds of...

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