Karl G. Linden

UV Inactivation of Bacteria and Viruses on Surfaces: Mechanistic Insights and Testing Method Comparisons

Abstract Accurate evaluation of UV surface disinfection requires understanding of the impacts of testing methods and microbial characteristics on observed inactivation performance. This study evaluated the surface inactivation kinetics of two bacteria and two bacteriophages using...

Indicator Compliance in Bulk Water Does Not Reflect Biofilm-Associated Microbial Community Composition or Potential Risk in UV-C LED-Treated Rainwater Harvesting Systems

Abstract Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems are increasingly used to supplement potable and nonpotable water supplies but remain understudied with respect to biofilm-associated microbial risk. This study used a pilot-scale, temperature-controlled pipe loop to investigate how pipe...