How Central Arkansas Water Saves An Entire Shift's Worth Of An Operator's Time, Weekly

Microbiologically influenced corrosion poses a massive financial and operational threat to industrial cooling systems, leading to pipe perforation, bio-fouling, and severe thermal inefficiency. The primary driver behind this degradation is the buildup of sessile biofilms, which shield aggressive anaerobic communities—most notably sulfate-reducing bacteria—from chemical biocides and corrosion inhibitors. As these microbes metabolize organic matter, they secrete corrosive hydrogen sulfide and form localized pitting spots on metal surfaces. Preventing costly plant downtime requires moving beyond standard chemical dosing by establishing a routine monitoring program. Implementing agar dipslides and specialized incubation tests allows operators to track indicator organisms, perform trend analysis, and quickly detect corrosive activity. Download the presentation to learn how to optimize your microbiological monitoring strategy.