Since the first studies with bacterial corrosion of underground pipe lines in 1939 in the United States chief interest has been centered in this subject in the Eastern states. Indications are that the causative sulfate-reducing bacteria and the characteristic anaerobic soils associated with their corrosive action are actually widely distributed. Various reasons are suggested for the limited interest in bacterial corrosion. Salient features useful for the detection of bacterial corrosion are described and preventive measures are discussed.

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Copyright 1953 by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.
1953
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