In recent literature Eickelboom filament type 0675 and type 0041 have been combined as a single filamentous bacteria morphoptype. Note that the descriptions of these filaments are nearly identical with the only significant difference being a larger diameter for filament type 0041.
From a combined standpoint, morphotype 0675/0041 may possess a diameter ranging from 1µm to 2.2 µm with a square-like cell shape. These filament types are often located within the floc structure and usually (but not always) contain attached growth. The recognized growth cause for type 0675/0041 filaments is high sludge retention time (SRT). In many instances low food to
Bug of the Month: Eickelboom Filament 0675/0041 and Bulking Events
In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about Eickelboom filament types 0675 and 0041 and how they may be associated with bulking events at wastewater treatment plants
Sep 15, 2021
| by Ryan Hennessy |
