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Through utilising study in microbiology, water engineering and computer science, Pipe Dreams aimed to further understand the biological and chemical processes that occur within water distribution systems.

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A glass of clear water
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An engineer in the Sheffield Water Centre.
Water engineering 
Green pipes on a green wall
Microbiology 
Closeup network connection on a dark background.
Computer science 

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