Why does a high surface-to-volume ratio help bacteria in pipes?

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  1. It makes water flow faster
  2. It removes all minerals
  3. It lets them form a protective biofilm

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  1. Plumbing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumbing Checked 2026-11-07.

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