1. What is the primary source of microbial contamination in water that poses a health risk to humans?
2. Which characteristic of biofilms makes them particularly problematic in food processing environments?
3. What is the most common method used to assess airborne microbial contamination in a controlled environment?
Water origins — types?
Underground and surface sources
Biofilm — composition?
Multilayered microbial communities in EPS
E. coli — in drinking water?
Must be absent (0/100 ml)
Water quality standards — focus?
Absence of coliforms and pathogens.
Biofilms — definition?
Multilayered microbial communities in EPS.
Surface hygiene — components?
Cleaning, disinfection, rinsing.
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