Tap cleaning To assess tap cleaning agent and method efficacy: (1) a protocol was developed; (2) a system was built to group biofilms in taps and one trial run was completed; (3) four data collection runs, one for each of the four cleaning agents, were completed; and (4) data were analyzed. Through partner discussions, a […] More
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Study site Peru had a population of ~32 million with a per capita GDP of US$211 Billion in 201734. Drinking water in Peru is provided by 53 Municipal Service Providers (las Entidades Prestadoras de Servicios de Saneamiento, EPS) that provide surface or groundwater to cities and towns in Peru, serving >62% of the country’s population35. […] More
