Glossary
Biofilm
A thin, slimy layer of micro-organisms that forms on the inside surfaces of pipes, tanks and fittings. Biofilm shelters Legionella from heat and disinfectants and supplies nutrients, which is why it is central to colonisation and so difficult to eradicate.
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