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7 May 2025 Biofilm in dispensing systems: mastering the invisible threat to taste and hygiene with biostream® ZERO For every publican, the quality of the drinks served is their calling card and a decisive factor for happy guests and commercial succe… → 7 May 2025 Spring awakening for your water system in yacht and camper The first warm sunshine says it all: the 2025 camping and boating season is ready to start! Anticipation for freedom and adventure is growing. B… →

12 September 2024 The food truck challenge: achieving a lot in a very small space. Food trucks are hugely popular and offer a wide range of dishes. But alongside the culinary pleasure, hygiene plays a decis… → 21 April 2024 Amendment to the Drinking Water Ordinance: lead drinking water pipes are no longer permitted from 2026. Drinking water pipes, or sections of pipe, still made of lead must be replaced or decommissioned by 12 January 2026. … →

25 September 2023 Live tracking: biostream® ZERO in action on yachts A fresh wind blows through our products and inspires us to new ideas. Since biostream® GmbH was founded in 2001, we have always welcomed feedback from our customers … → 6 September 2023 German Environment Agency (UBA) warns of persistent and mobile chemicals Persistent, mobile and in some cases toxic chemicals, known as PMT/vPvM substances, can endanger our water resources in the long term. The German Environment Agency … → 15 June 2023 Hose disinfection at public events The safety and cleanliness of hoses used at public events are crucial for minimising the risk of disease transmission. Thorough disinfection is essential especially … → 7 June 2023 Bacteria in drinking bottles: a question of hygiene Did you know your water bottle can harbour more bacteria than a dog bowl? Reusable bottles are a daily companion, yet their hygiene is oft… → 17 May 2023 Fungal pathogen Candida auris: facts and background Health authorities worldwide are watching the rapid spread of Candida auris, a yeast first identified in 2009, with growing concern. This novel patho… → 5 May 2023 Water Supply Master Plan Climate change is already having a noticeable effect on the water supply, and these effects will become even stronger in the coming years and decades. The Ministry … → 14 March 2023 Chlorine dioxide vs UV disinfection Chlorine dioxide and UV disinfection are both effective methods of water treatment, but they have different advantages and fields of application. Unlike UV light … → 14 March 2023 Advantages of chlorine dioxide over chlorine Chlorine dioxide is an effective disinfectant that is widely used to treat drinking water. It offers several decisive advantages over other disinfectants such as … → 8 March 2023 Disinfecting dental units with chlorine dioxide: an effective method for preventing infections In dentistry, thorough disinfection of dental units is essential to prevent infections in patients. An effective method for disinf… → 24 February 2023 VDI-MT 6023 Part 4 The VDI-MT 6023 Part 4 guideline serves as a training basis for everyone involved in the planning, construction, operation and use of a drinking water installation … → 18 February 2023 What is the VDI 6023 Part 1 guideline about? All drinking water installations are covered by the guideline, including mobile installations that are installed on properties and in buildings or used on watercraft … →

12 May 2022 Preventing germs at funfairs and festivals: hose disinfection helps! The festivities are starting again! Right on time for summer, funfairs, fairgrounds and the popular shooting festivals get underway. Alongside exciting conversations … →

5 November 2021 Risks posed by soda makers How can soda makers become a hazard? What role do bacteria and germs play in them? Many people enjoy the refreshing "fizzy taste". T… → 18 October 2021 Hygiene at the Christmas market Christmas is just around the corner, and many visitors feel magically drawn to the Christmas markets. A hot mug of mulled wine in icy cold weather can work wonders … →

2 January 2020 Do you know the difference between biostream® TRAVEL and biostream® ZERO? Do you know the difference between biostream® TRAVEL and biostream® ZERO? Both products were supplied in identical packaging, and the leaflet named both product … →

6 November 2019 Washing machine disinfection with biostream® ZERO FRESH LAUNDRY AT LAST! Boil washes gave way to gentle 30-degree cycles long ago. The lower temperatures save energy and resources, but at only han… → 7 May 2019 Sprouts and shoots without dangerous germs In a healthy kitchen, sprouts and shoots are indispensable. No wonder: they contain plenty of vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are also… →