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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 31, 2023 | Replies (17)
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@beckyw321

I heard once that mycobacteria hasn't been found in well systems. Has anyone else heard this. We just moved to a new home which is on a well.
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scoop | @scoop | Dec 28, 2023

According to report above by Falkinham, "well- water (groundwater) has very low numbers of NTM."

"NTM enter drinking water systems attached to soil particulates from surface waters. The source of NTM in household plumbing is piped water from a utility; well- water (groundwater) has very low numbers of NTM. Drinking water distribution systems are ideal habitats for NTM as chlorine kills off competitors for the limited nutrient allowing the slowing growing NTM to grow on low concentrations of nutrients (Falkinham et al., 2001)."

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