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The following bacteriia types are identified in the water and/or deposit test. An approximate population for each is included in the report.

	Acid Producing Bacteria Chemical corrosion is a major player in the MIC corrosion Process. APB Are capable of producing inorganic & organic acids (which corrode the iron) as well as providing nutrients for sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB). They contribute to pitting & pin-hole leaks.

	Sulfate Reducing Bacteria SRB are probably the most destructive group of the MIC bacteria as they are a primary cause of pitting & pin-hole leaks. They mine iron from the pipe, take sulfur from the water & produce iron sulfide (black solids) & hydrogen sulfide gas (rotten egg smell).

	Iron Related Bacteria IRB are iron utilizing. They build tubercles & are responsible for the destructive corrosive process in iron & steel. They cause pitting & pin-hole leaks. IRBs are known to have a symbiotic relationship with other groups of MIC bacteria.

	Slime Forming Bacteria Slime forming bacteria live in conjunction with APB, SRB & IRB. They are an important part of the MIC process, often acting as the transient from aerobic to anaerobic conditions & as a support system for the corrosion process.

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