Biofilm in drip lines
Microorganisms can attach to the inner surfaces of pipelines and emitters, where biofilm can develop.
Water microbiology
Water microbiology in irrigation systems
Microbial formulations for professional use in water storage, recirculation and drip irrigation systems.
Microbiology in irrigation water
Why microbiology matters in water and irrigation
Irrigation water is never sterile. In water silos, reservoirs, pipelines and emitters, microorganisms are continuously active. They respond to temperature, organic load, retention time and the composition of the water.
Those microbial conditions help determine how stable a system behaves, from water quality in storage to flow through drip lines. Viewing the full water path as a biological environment makes it easier to manage for consistent conditions.
Familiar from practice
What growers encounter in irrigation and storage systems
Biofilm in drip lines, uneven flow and shifting conditions in water storage are familiar situations. They rarely have a single cause, but microbiology is almost always part of the picture.
Organic buildup
Organic residues can accumulate over time in tanks, filters and irrigation lines.
Clogged emitters
Deposits and biofilm can restrict emitters, resulting in less even water distribution.
Shifting conditions
Microbial populations in stored water can fluctuate as temperature, water quality and organic load change.
Three types of clogging
Not every clog is microbiological
A dripper with reduced flow can have several causes. Identifying the cause determines which action is appropriate and clarifies what a microbial approach can and cannot contribute.
Microbiological
Biological deposits
Microorganisms form a layer on pipeline and emitter surfaces. This is the part of the issue a microbial approach addresses.
Chemical
Mineral deposits
Calcium, iron and manganese can precipitate in pipes and emitters. This points to assessing water chemistry and, where appropriate, considering acid treatment. In practice, mineral and biological deposits often occur together.
Physical
Particles and suspended solids
Sand, silt and organic matter enter the system mechanically. These factors form part of assessing the water and irrigation system as a whole. Multiple causes are often involved at the same time.
Clogging in an irrigation system often results from a combination of biological, chemical and physical factors. That is why we consider the complete irrigation water system and help determine which approach fits your situation.
The water path
From water storage to emitter
Microbial conditions change along the way. Water held in a silo behaves differently from water that has circulated through a recirculating pipe network for days.
That is why BIOMICROBES looks at the full water path and at the point where a microbial solution genuinely fits.
Our water solutions
Two microbial formulations for the water system
DRIP LINE and WATER TREATMENT each work at their own point in the water path: one in distribution toward the emitter, the other in the stored water that feeds the system.
Drip irrigation
DRIP LINE
Microbial formulation for the routine maintenance of drip lines and emitters.Key characteristics
For continuous use in professional drip irrigation Helps maintain consistent irrigation flow Helps reduce the risk of emitter clogging Supports routine management and maintenance of drip irrigation systems
Water storage
WATER TREATMENT
Professional microbial formulation for stored agricultural water.Key characteristics
Helps establish and maintain biological balance in stored agricultural water Supports stable water conditions during storage Supports consistent irrigation water conditions Intended for water silos, storage tanks, reservoirs and recirculating systems
Why BIOMICROBES
Microbiology for day-to-day water system management
BIOMICROBES develops microbial formulations for irrigation and water storage in professional agriculture and horticulture. From product development and formulation to batch control and application guidance, quality and reproducibility are central to our approach.
Focused on the water system
For irrigation and water storage
Clear specifications
Defined per product
Batch and quality control
Identity and concentration
Practical support
For integration into routine management
Practical questions
Questions about water microbiology and irrigation
Why microbiology in irrigation water matters and how water storage and drip lines differ.
Why does microbiology in irrigation water matter?
Irrigation water is never sterile. Microorganisms are always active in storage, pipes and drippers. They affect water quality and how well your irrigation system performs. That is why microbiology belongs in your day-to-day water management.
Is every biofilm undesirable?
No. A biofilm is a layer of microorganisms on a surface. Around the root it can be useful; in an irrigation line, build-up is usually undesirable. Whether a biofilm is a problem depends on where it is and what it causes.
Which BIOMICROBES solution fits my water system?
That depends on where in your water route you want support. WATER TREATMENT is developed for stored and recirculating irrigation water in silos, tanks and basins. DRIP LINE is intended for the regular maintenance of drip lines and drippers. Compare both on Water & irrigation.