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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2025

Microbial risks in drinking water systems: persistence and public health implications of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens.

Claire Hayward, Kirstin E Ross, Melissa H Brown, Richard Bentham, Muhammad Atif Nisar, Jason Hinds, James Xi, Harriet Whiley

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Article in Frontiers in microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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8 authors.

Claire HaywardFuture Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia.
Kirstin E RossEnvironmental Health, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.
Melissa H BrownCollege of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.
Richard BenthamBuilt Water Solutions, Clarendon, SA, Australia.
Muhammad Atif NisarEnvironmental Health, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.
Jason HindsARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.
James XiEnware Australia Pty Ltd., Caringbah, NSW, Australia.
Harriet WhileyEnvironmental Health, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The persistence of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPPs) in drinking water plumbing systems poses a significant public health risk that is receiving increasing attention yet remains poorly understood. This study investigated the co-occurrence of OPPPs and the influence of building infrastructure properties on their prevalence. Methods: Drinking water and biofilm samples were collected from hospitals and private residences across Australia to investigate the abiotic and biotic factors contributing to the growth and proliferation of OPPPs. Results: Quantitative polymerase chain reaction assays revealed that 41% of samples tested positive for Discussion: These results emphasize the need to incorporate risk assessments regarding the complex factors within the premise plumbing environment that contribute to pathogen persistence, to inform evidence based targeted preventative strategies for at-risk populations. These findings are particularly critical for individuals receiving healthcare at home, as inconsistent water treatment and monitoring in residential settings may increase their risk of exposure to OPPPs.

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biofilmsdrinking waterfree living amoebahealthcare associated infectionsopportunistic premise plumbing pathogens

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PMID40406344
PMCPMC12095195

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