Bug of the Month: Tubifex Worms Are a Clogging Culprit

In this month's wastewater microbiology spotlight, get to know Tubifex worms and learn what conditions cause their presence at wastewater treatment plants

Bug of the Month: Tubifex Worms Are a Clogging Culprit

Tubifex worms are unique in that they are visible by the human eye as red or pink tinted worms and sometimes can plug filters and pumps. 

Generally, the root cause of Tubifex worms is the presence of septic/decaying sludge somewhere within the system. Common areas in which Tubifex...

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