Bug of the Month: Sludge Bulking and Filament Type 021N

In this month's wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about Eickelboom filament type 021N, how it causes sludge bulking and what you can do about it

Bug of the Month: Sludge Bulking and Filament Type 021N

Eickelboom 021N filament types are commonly recognized to cause and contribute to sludge bulking in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities. 

The morphological characteristics of type 021N include irregular cell shape (commonly barrel-like), visible septa (cross...

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