A preliminary study conducted by the University of Nicosia’s Environmental Health Research Centre found no evidence of microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC) in Cyprus’ drinking water pipes, despite detecting microbial presence in all samples examined.
The research, part of the CyMIC project funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus, examined whether microorganisms were causing or accelerating corrosion in the country’s water distribution systems. Contrary to initial concerns, researchers could not
