Bug of the Month: Learn About Type 1701 Filaments and Sludge Bulking

In this month's wastewater microbiology spotlight, explore type 1701 filaments, which are generally recognized as low DO filament types

Bug of the Month: Learn About Type 1701 Filaments and Sludge Bulking

Filament type 1701 cropped from 1000x phase contrast.

Type 1701 filaments have highly similar morphology to Sphaerotilus filaments, and these two morphotypes could arguably be combined if the diameter value were broadened. Both filament types are correlated with low dissolved oxygen availability, which will be defined later within...

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