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Are filamentous bacteria always bad in wastewater treatment plants?

by Erik Rumbaugh | Nov 21, 2024 | Filamentous Bulking

Wastewater bacteria growing in long chains of cells with high surface area are termed filamentous organisms. When you mention filamentous bacteria to most operators, the discussion usually focuses on the problem of filamentous bulking where the filaments interfere...

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