Over the course of the previous 30 to 40 years, there has been strong correlation to various filamentous bacteria morphotypes and the conditions in which these filament types predominate. One unique filament that can cause and contribute to bulking events is filament type 1851.
Historically in credible references such as the "Third Edition Manual on the Causes and Control of Activated Sludge Bulking, Foaming, and Other Solids Separations Problems" (2004, Jenkins, Richard, Daigger) the recognized growth cause for this filament is low food to microorganism (F/M) ratio.Before going into further detail about filament type 1851, it may be beneficial to think of
Bug of the Month: Filament Type 1851 and Bulking Events
In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about filamentous bacteria Eickelboom morphotype 1851 and how it can contribute to bulking events
Mar 22, 2021
| by Ryan Hennessy |
