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  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Science
  • Wastewater Treatment

Background:

  • Nitrospira are key nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).
  • Several Nitrospira strains have been isolated from activated sludge.
  • Understanding Nitrospira diversity is crucial for effective biological nutrient removal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To isolate and characterize novel Nitrospira species from WWTPs.
  • To investigate the ecological role and physiological capabilities of newly discovered Nitrospira.
  • To explore potential applications in optimizing wastewater treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation using a pre-enrichment strategy with alternating nitrifying and denitrifying conditions.
  • Incubation at elevated temperatures (37–45°C).
  • Genomic and physiological analyses, including tolerance to nitrite and nitrate, and kinetic analysis (Km value for nitrite).

Main Results:

  • A novel, moderately thermophilic Nitrospira species, Nitrospira tepida, was isolated.
  • N. tepida forms a distinct lineage (VII) within the Nitrospira genus.
  • Genomic and physiological data revealed niche differentiation from other isolates.
  • N. tepida tolerates high nitrite (20 mM) and nitrate (40 mM) concentrations, with a Km for nitrite of 77 ± 26 µM.
  • Optimal growth occurs between 37 and 45°C.

Conclusions:

  • Nitrospira tepida represents a novel lineage well-adapted to thermophilic conditions and limited aeration in WWTPs.
  • This discovery offers potential for enhancing biological wastewater treatment efficiency and reducing operational costs.
  • Niche differentiation among Nitrospira species highlights the complexity of microbial communities in WWTPs.