Research & Outreach

Phillip Butterfield

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Butterfield, P.G., Hill, W., Butterfield, P.W., Smith, K., Larsson, L, and Severtsen, D.L.  TERRA:  A conceptual framework addressing environmental health in rural communities.  Submitted to American Journal of Public Health, September 2006 (peer-reviewed and revised manuscript submitted).

  2. Butterfield, P.W., Takatani, K. and Camper, A.K. Persistence of Bacterial Pathogens and MS2 Bacteriophage in a Model Home Water System following UV Disinfection Treatment. Submitted to Journal of Water and Health, 2006 (peer-reviewed and currently under revision).

  3. Butterfield, P.W. and Camper, A.K. 2004. Development of a Toolbox to Assess Microbial Contamination Risks in Small Water Systems. Journal of Water and Health, 2(4), 217-232.

  4. Butterfield, Phillip W., Camper, A.K., Biederman, J.A., and Bargmeyer, A.M. 2002. Minimizing Biofilm in the Presence of Iron Oxides and Humic Substances. Water Research 36(15), 3898-4405.

  5. Butterfield, Phillip W., Bargmeyer, Alex M., Camper, A.K., and Biederman, J.A. 2002. Modified Enzyme Activity Assay to Determine Biofilm Biomass. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 50(1), 23-31.

  6. Butterfield, Phillip W., Camper, A.K., Ellis, B.D. and Jones, W.L. 2002. Chlorination of Model Drinking Water Biofilm: Implications for Growth and Organic Carbon Removal. Water Research, 36(17), 4391-4405.

  7. Camper, A., Burr, M., Ellis, B., Butterfield, P. and Abernathy, C. 1999. Development and structure of drinking water biofilms and techniques for their study. J. Appl. Microbiol. Symp. Suppl. 85, 1S-12S.

  8. Ellis, B.D., Butterfield, P., Jones, W.L., McFeters, G.A., and Camper, A.K. 1999. Effects of Carbon Source, Carbon Concentration and Chlorination on Growth Related Parameters of Heterotrophic Biofilm Bacteria. Microbial Ecology, 38, 330-347.

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Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

  1. Butterfield, P.G. and Butterfield, P.W. 2003. Pesticide exposure: Risk and treatment strategies. In Environmental Health and Nursing Practice, Sattler, B. and Lipscomb, J. (Eds.), Springer Publishing Company, New York.

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Reports, Articles, Professional Papers, & Conference Proceedings

  1. Butterfield, Phillip W., Camper, Anne K. and Rupp, Gretchen. 2007. Online tool helps utilities assess microbial contamination risks. Opflow, 33(1), 20-23.

  2. Biofilm’s Role in Capture and Persistence of Pathogens in Drinking Water Systems. Presented at the 19th Annual University of Washington / University of British Columbia Environmental and Occupational Health Conference, Semiahmoo, WA, January 8, 2007.

  3. Butterfield, Phillip W., Camper, Anne K. and Rupp, Gretchen. 2005. Toolbox to assist small water systems in determining potential microbial contamination risks. Proc. 2005 AWWA WQTC, Quebec City, Canada.

  4. Ford, T., Rupp, G., Butterfield, P., and Camper, A. 2005. Protecting Public Health in Small Water Systems–Report of an International Colloquium. May 1-12, 2004, Bozeman, MT, USA. Montana Water Center, Bozeman, MT.

  5. Narasimhan, R., Brereton, J., Abbaszadegan, M., Ryu, H., Butterfield, P., Thompson, K., et al. 2005. Characterizing microbial water quality in reclaimed water distribution systems (Collaborative Research Report). Denver, CO: American Water Works Association Research Foundation.

  6. Butterfield, P., Burr, M., Clark, S., Mewton, J., and Camper, A. Capture and attenuation of pathogens by biofilm in packed-columns under oligotrophic nutrient conditions. Poster Presentation and abstract, ASM Biofilms 2003, Victoria, Canada, November 2003.

  7. Camper, A. K., P. W. Butterfield, B. D. Ellis, W. L. Jones, P. M. Huck, W. B. Anderson, C. Volk, N. J. Welch, and M. W. LeChevallier. 2000. Investigation of the biological stability of water in treatment plants and distribution systems. American Water Works Association Research Foundation.

  8. Butterfield, Phillip W., Camper, Anne K., Biederman, Joel, and Bargmeyer, Alex M. Effects of Various Corrosion Control Techniques on the Development of Biofilm on Iron Oxide Surfaces. Proc. 2001 AWWA WQTC, Nashville.

  9. Butterfield, Phillip W., Camper, Anne K., Jones, Warren L., and Ellis, Brian D. Effects of Chlorine On Biofilm Growth and Substrate Uptake In Model Drinking Water Systems. Proc. 1999 AWWA WQTC, Tampa.

  10. Camper, Anne K., Huck, Peter M., Anderson, William B., Butterfield, Phil, Ellis, Brian, and Jones, Warren. Constituents of Biodegradable Organic Matter that Support Biofilm Development. Proc. 1998 AWWA WQTC, San Diego.

  11. Butterfield, Phillip W., Ellis, Brian, Camper, Anne, and Jones, Warren. Evaluation of Growth Kinetics for Model Drinking Water System Biofilm Cells Utilizing Humic Substances as the Primary Carbon Source. Poster Presentation, 1997 AWWA WQTC, Denver.

  12. Butterfield, Phillip W., Camper, Anne K., Ellis, Brian D., Jones, Warren L., and McFeters, Gordon A. Uptake of Specific Organics by Microorganisms in a Model Distribution System Biofilm. Proc. 1996 AWWA WQTC, Boston.

  13. Pilot-Scale Evaluation of Alternative Treatment Processes for the City of Helena Tenmile Creek Supply. Presented at the 1986 Rocky Mountain Chapter APWA Conference. Sheridan, Wyoming. April 17, 1986.

  14. Pilot-Scale Evaluation of Alternative Treatment Processes for a Mountain Stream Water Source. Presented at the 1986 Rocky Mountain AWWA/WPCA Conference. Breckenridge, Colorado. September 10, 1986.

  15. Butterfield, Phillip W. Kinetics of Biofilm Growth and Substrate Uptake in Model Drinking Water Systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, December 1998.

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Professional Presentations

  1. “Biofilm’s Role in the Microbial Quality of Drinking Water in Distribution Systems.” Presented to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, April 5, 2007.

  2. “Biofilm’s Role in Capturing Pathogens in Drinking Water Systems.” Presented to the School of Environment and Sustainability, Royal Roads University, British Columbia, May 30, 2006.

  3. ”Biofilm Development in Drinking Water Systems and Its Effects on Microbial Quality.” ENVH 580 Seminar Series, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington, February 19, 2004.

  4. “Assessing Potential Microbial Contamination Risks for Small Water Systems.” Presented to the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington, March 20, 2003.

  5. “Assessing Microbial Contamination Risks in Small Water Systems.” Presented at the Winter 2003 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, February 7, 2003.

  6. “Biodegradable Dissolved Organic Carbon (BDOC) Measurement in Drinking Water.” Presented at the Biofilm in Drinking Water Workshop, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, November 21, 2002.

  7. “Assessing Microbial Contamination Risks in Small Water Systems,” Center for Biofilm Engineering Seminar, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, November 14, 2002.

  8. “The Interaction of Biofilm, Chlorine, Humic Substances and Corroded Pipe – Possible Effects on Drinking Water Microbial Quality,” Seminar presented to CDC/NCID/DPD, Atlanta, GA, October 2002, and to the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory staff, Iowa City, IA, April 2002.

  9. "Assessing Microbial Contamination Risks for Small Water Systems," 68th Annual Water School for Water & Wastewater Operators & Managers, September 17, 2001, Montana State University, Bozeman.

  10. "Investigation of Corrosion Control Alternatives to Minimize Biofilm in the Presence of Iron Oxides and Humic Substances.” Presented at the Summer 2001 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman.

  11. “Relationships Between Biodegradable Organic Matter, Treatment and Disinfection Processes, and Biofilm in Distribution Systems.” Presented at the Pacific Northwest American Water Works Association Annual Conference, Spokane, Washington. May 2000.

  12. “Biofilm in Low-Nutrient Environments.” Presented at the February 2000 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman.

  13. “Bioavailability of Humic Substances for Biofilm in Drinking Water.” Presented at the National Science Foundation Annual Site Review, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman. February 1999.

  14. “Effects of Chlorine on the Kinetics of Growth and Substrate Uptake for Biofilm in Model Drinking Water Systems.” Presented at the February 1999 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman.

  15. “Biological Stability of Drinking Water: Research Results Using Mixed-Population Biofilms.” Presented at the 1997 Spring Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman.

  16. “Cross-Disciplinary Concept Successfully Meets CBE Goals.” Presented at the National Science Foundation Engineering Education Innovators’ Conference, Arlington, Virginia, April 1997.

  17. “Biological Stability of Drinking Water In Treatment and Distribution Systems.” Presented at the 1996 National Science Foundation Review Meeting, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman.

  18. “Biological Stability of Drinking Water.” Presented at the S.C. Johnson Wax Symposium on Biofilm In Homes, In Industry, and In the Environment, Racine, WI, January 1996.

  19. “Biofilm Control Related to Water Quality.” Presented at the 1995 Winter Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman.

  20. “Combining Design and Construction Experience Results in a Quality Concrete Reservoir.” Presented at the Pacific Northwest Section AWWA Annual Conference, May 1992.

  21. “Water Rates.” Presented at the Idaho Joint AWWA/WPCF Conference. March 1982.

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