Bug of the Month: Filament Type 0914 and the Importance of Correct Diagnosis

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about filamentous bacteria Eickelboom morphotype 0914 and its relation to wastewater treatment

Bug of the Month: Filament Type 0914 and the Importance of Correct Diagnosis

Filamentous bacteria Eickelboom morphotype 0914 is one of the most common filament types observed in all activated sludge treatment processes. Morphological features to recognize this filament are a cell diameter of approximately 1 µm, and squarish cell shape. 

These filament...

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