What Is Biofilm in Bacteria?

Biofilms are communities of surface-attached bacteria, often found growing inside a protective microbial secretion, otherwise known as slime.

Although integral to the ecology of life, biofilms are also the root cause of serious problems in cooling and industrial water systems. Without effective treatment and control solutions, biofilms can result in costly system downtime, maintenance, and replacement costs, impacting your business.

The Impact of Biofilms in Water Systems

Biofilm growth can contribute to a number of issues resulting in poor water system performance, including:

  • Clogged piping
  • Reduced heat transfer efficiency
  • Microbial corrosion
  • Legionella transmission

Without effective control and treatment programs in place, biofilms can:

  • Accelerate corrosion damage to water system components.
  • Reduce clear water flow.
  • Reduce heat transfer and dramatically increase your energy costs.
  • Contribute to the spread of dangerous pathogens like Legionella.

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Our Biofilm Control Solutions

Bacteria like to live in biofilms, which start out microscopic in size, but can grow into visible biofouling deposits in only a number of days.

The structure of the biofilms protects bacteria from biocides, allowing them to form intelligent and sophisticated communities that continuously adapt to become resistant to chemical treatments and mechanical removal.

Our patented bioeXile® cleaning solutions, paired with our award-winning bioDART® biofilm monitors thoroughly clean your cooling water equipment. The combination of our chemicals and technologies enables the mitigation of biofilm growth and spread in your cooling water systems.

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Our Get Clean, Keep Clean Program

Our Get Clean, Keep Clean Program provides you with our specialized and innovative:

  • Water treatment products
  • Water treatment equipment and technology
  • Unrivalled expertise and knowledge

Our program enables your business to benefit from tailored water treatment solutions to your exact requirements.

Control the spread and presence of biofilm and bacteria in your industrial water systems with our biofilm control solutions.

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With over 100 years of innovation and expertise, our biofilm water treatment solutions ensure performance and reliability for your industrial water systems. Our biofilm control solutions work to improve system longevity, efficiency, and safety for your business.

Contact us today to find out more about our biofilm control solutions. Our team of NCH experts are always happy to help.

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