Removal of biofilm in water systems

Watter conducted a test for biofilm removal from a poultry farm drinking pipe. Camera recordings were made on the inside of the same pipe before, during and after treatment. The pipe is several years old and previously treated with hydrogen peroxide.

The clearly present biofilm, is a major cause of growth of harmful bacteria (e.g. e-coli, legionella and salmonella) that cause diseases such as diarrhoea in the animals. After treatment, it is clear to see that the biofilm has been removed.

Watter believes that with biofilm removal and prevention, outbreaks of infectious diseases can be reduced and prevented. A consequence of reduced contamination pressure in the drinking water is better animal growth and lower mortality rate resulting in less need for antibiotics. Watter can therefore make a positive contribution to reducing antibiotic use in intensive livestock farming in a sustainable way.