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	Fecal Coliform Test
		Fecal coliform bacteria are found in the feces of humans and other warm-blooded animals.
		Fecal coliform bacteria naturally occur in the human digestive tract, and aid in the digestion of food.
		Instead, fecal coliform levels are monitored, because of the correlation between fecal coliform counts and the probability of contracting a disease from the water.
	www.bradwoods.org /eagles/fecal.htm (1887 words)

	Fecal Coliform Bacteria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Fecal coliform bacteria are a group of bacteria that are passed through the fecal excrement of humans, livestock and wildlife.
		As the fecal coliform colonies grow they produce an acid (through fermenting lactose) that reacts with the aniline dye in the agar thus giving the colonies their blue color.
		Coliforms on the surface may be light pink or white with just a bit of red in the center.
	www.switzerland.k12.in.us /watershed/fecal.html (1336 words)

	Bacteria in the Minnesota River Basin
		Fecal coliform are a group of bacteria found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and also found in soil.
		Fecal coliform bacteria are are measured in the number of bacteria per 100 milliliters of water.
		Escherichia coli, a subgroup of fecal coliform bacteria, is present in the intestinal tracts and feces of warm-blooded animals.
	mrbdc.mnsu.edu /mnbasin/wq/bacteria.html (464 words)

	Chicago Area Paddling/Fishing Pages
		Fecal coliforms are bacteria that originate in the intestinal tracts of all warm blooded organisms.
		Interestingly, fecal coliforms can't be distinguished between humans and animals or between types of animals once they get into streams and rivers although the circumstances surrounding a particular site could provide hints as to their origin.
		Fecal coliforms and the disease organisms they may be associated with aren't at all happy about being excreted into the world of sunshine because, fortunately for us, it's the beginning of the end for them.
	pages.ripco.net /~jwn/fecal.html (1969 words)

	Fecal Coliform Bacteria Concentrations - Chapter 2 - Lakes in A Citizen's Guide to Understanding and Monitoring ...
		Fecal coliform bacteria are microscopic organisms that live in the intestines of warm-blooded animals.
		When fecal coliform bacteria are present in high numbers in a water sample, it means that the water may have received fecal matter from one source or another.
		Fecal coliform concentrations for three Western Washington lakes are shown here to provide examples of the range you may expect to measure.
	www.ecy.wa.gov /programs/wq/plants/management/joysmanual/fecalcoliform.html (533 words)

	Surfrider Foundation A-Z: Coliform, Fecal Coliform and Enterococcus Bacteria
		Although not all coliforms are harmful to humans the presence of high numbers of coliforms in a water body is a good indicator that the water is polluted with harmful microorganisms and viruses.
		Used together coliform and fecal coliform bacteria levels are an important tool that help scientists determine whether it is safe to surf and swim at the beach.
		Fecal Coliform is a specific kind of coliform bacteria that are found primarily in the intestinal tracts of mammals and birds.
	www.surfrider.org /a-z/bacteria.htm (576 words)

	BASIN: General Information on Fecal Coliform
		Fecal coliform bacteria, which belong to this group, are present in large numbers in the feces and intestinal tracts of humans and other warm-blooded animals, and can enter water bodies from human and animal waste.
		Fecal coliform by themselves are usually* not pathogenic; they are indicator organisms, which means they may indicate the presence of other pathogenic bacteria.
		Fecal coliform is present in human waste, so the bacteria goes down the drains in our houses and businesses, and can enter streams from illegal or leaky sanitary sewer connections, poorly functioning septic systems, and poorly functioning wastewater treatment plant (WWTPs) effluent.
	bcn.boulder.co.us /basin/data/FECAL/info/FColi.html (1372 words)

	Coliform Bacteria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		If coliform bacteria are present in the water supply it is an indication that the water supply may be contaminated with sewage or other decomposing waste.
		Usually coliform bacteria are found in greater abundance on the surface film of the water or in the sediments on the bottom.
		The presence of coliform bacteria may be an indication of a polluted water supply but it would be necessary to do further tests in order to identify the specific bacteria present and the level of contamination.
	www.k12science.org /curriculum/dipproj2/en/fieldbook/bacteria.shtml (328 words)

	Wellowner.org - Contaminants - Coliform Bacteria/ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		A: Coliform bacteria originate as organisms in soil or vegetation and in the intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals (fecal coli).
		The coliform bacteria are relatively simple to identify, are present in much larger numbers than the more dangerous pathogens, and react to the natural environment and treatment processes in a manner and degree similar to pathogens.
		Fecal coliforms are those that are usually found in the fecal material of animals.
	www.wellowner.org /awaterquality/coliform.shtml (3955 words)

	Coliform Bacteria Contamination FAQs
		Coliform bacteria are indicator organisms which are used in water microbiological analysis.
		Coliforms are a group of bacteria which are readily found in soil, decaying vegetation, animal feces, and raw surface water.
		Coliforms, rather than the actual pathogens, are used to assess water quality because their detection is more reliable.
	www.co.el-dorado.ca.us /emd/envhealth/coliform.html (775 words)

	Bacteria In Surface Waters
		Coliform bacteria are a large assemblage of various species of bacteria that are linked together because of the ease of culturing as a single group.
		They include both fecal coliform bacteria, or bacteria that are found naturally in the intestines of warm-blooded animals, and non-fecal coliform bacteria.
		The presence of fecal coliform bacteria indicates contamination of the waterbody by human and/or animal fecal material.
	www.des.state.nh.us /factsheets/bb/bb-14.htm (510 words)

	WLSSD > Water Quality > Monitoring Programs > Bacteria Basics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Fecal coliform is a type of bacteria that commonly lives in the intestines of all warm blooded animals.
		Not all fecal coliform bacteria are pathogens, but the fecal coliform test indicates the likelihood that pathogens from human or animal waste are present.
		The fecal coliform test is regularly used to determine the quality of wastewater treatment and the effectiveness of disinfection processes.
	www.wlssd.com /waterquality/wq5.shtml (765 words)

	Fact Sheet - Fecal Bacteria
		These bacteria are called "fecal" indicators because they live in the intestinal track of humans and animals and are found in human and animal feces.
		The fecal indicators themselves are not harmful, but because they live in the same portion of the digestive system where disease-causing microorganisms occur, the presence of these fecal bacteria in a water sample indicates that water might contain microorganisms harmful to human health.
		Fecal bacteria levels in water are determined by incubating a water sample for 24 hours and then counting the number of bacterial colonies that grew during that time.
	www.eerc.und.nodak.edu /watman/FMRiver/PPTV/FecalBacteria.asp (466 words)

	Amy Bieniek/Stacy Koprowski
		Fecal coliform bacteria that belong to this group are present in large numbers in the feces and the intestinal tracts of humans and other warm-blooded animals (Todar 1997).
		Fecal coliforms by themselves are usually not pathogenic; they are indicator organisms, which means they may indicate the presence of other pathogenic bacteria (Brown 1995).
		Fecal coliform bacteria may occur in ambient water as a result of the overflow of domestic sewage or non-point sources of human and animal waste (Cooke 2000).
	depts.alverno.edu /nsmt/archive/Bienkop.htm (1035 words)

	UCWW - Upper Cumberland Water Watch
		Total coliform bacteria are a collection of relatively harmless microorganisms that live in large numbers in the intestines of man and warm- and cold-blooded animals.
		Environmental Impact: The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in aquatic environments indicates that the water has been contaminated with the fecal material of man or other animals.
		Fecal coliform bacteria may occur in ambient water as a result of the overflow of domestic sewage or nonpoint sources of human and animal waste.
	kywater.org /watch/cumberland/ParamFecal.htm (349 words)

	Fecal Coliform Bacteria Testing, Diease Causing Bacterial Test Kits,and Microorganisms in Drinking Water
		The total and fecal coliform bacteria test is a primary indicator of "potability", suitability for consumption, of drinking water.
		Coliform bacteria are not pathogenic (disease causing) organisms, and are only mildly infectious.
		Total coliform bacteria testing is a relatively inexpensive when compared to the cost for the determination of the concentration or presence of viruses, Giardia, or Cryptosporidium.
	www.water-research.net /fecalcoliform.htm (659 words)

	Coliform Bacteria and Drinking Water - Office of Drinking Water water system management WA State Dept. of Health
		Coliform bacteria are organisms that are present in the environment and in the feces of all warm-blooded animals and humans.
		However, the presence of coliform bacteria in drinking water indicates that disease-causing organisms (pathogens) may be present in the water system.
		The presence of fecal coliform in a drinking water sample often indicates recent fecal contamination – meaning that there is a greater risk that pathogens are present than if only total coliform bacteria is detected.
	www.doh.wa.gov /ehp/dw/Programs/coliform.htm (1044 words)

	King County Lake Stewardship Program
		Fecal coliform are bacteria that live in the digestive tract of warm-blooded animals including humans, horses, cows, chickens, cats, dogs, and waterfowl.
		The bacteria are excreted in the solid waste of humans and other animals and enter waterways via failing septic systems, sewer overflows, inadequate treatment of municipal waste, runoff from animal pastures, or inadequate human waste disposal associated with camping or other outdoor activities.
		Fecal coliform bacteria is a good indicator of sewage pollution of water and is routinely monitored as an indicator of the possible health risk to people who may be swimming in or drinking contaminated water.
	dnr.metrokc.gov /wlr/waterres/smlakes/bacteria.htm (823 words)

	Stream Fecal Coliform Bacteria - Chapter 3 - Streams in A Citizen's Guide to Understanding and Monitoring Lakes and ...
		When fecal coliform bacteria are present in high numbers in a water sample, it means that the water has received fecal matter from one source or another.
		Although not necessarily agents of disease, fecal coliform bacteria may indicate the presence of disease-carrying organisms, which live in the same environment as the fecal coliform bacteria.
		Fecal coliform concentrations are reported in units of the number of bacterial colonies per 100 mL of sample water (#/100 mL).
	www.ecy.wa.gov /programs/wq/plants/management/joysmanual/streamcoliforms.html (408 words)

	The Traverse Project: Watershed Management Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Fecal coliform bacteria enter water systems directly from mammals and birds, from agricultural and storm runoff carrying human and animal wastes, and from septic systems or combined sewer overflows.
		Fecal coliform bacteria occur naturally in the human digestive tract assisting in the digestion of food.
		Since pathogens are difficult to detect in water, and a correlation exist between the presence of fecal coliform bacteria and the presence of pathogens, fecal coliform levels are monitored instead.
	www.iwr.msu.edu /edmodule/water/fc.htm (198 words)

	Fecal Coliform Bacteria
		Certain bacteria that live in the intestinal tracts of animals are essential for the recovery of nutrients from digested food.
		If high numbers of fecal coliform bacteria are found in a sample of stream water, one may conclude that there has been recent fecal contamination, although not necessarily human in origin.
		If fecal coliform counts are high (over 200 colonies per 100 ml of water sample) in the river or stream, there is a greater chance that pathogenic organisms are also present.
	www.waksmanfoundation.org /labs/rochester/coliform.htm (1779 words)

	microbial pond water treatment - reduce fecal coliform
		The presence of fecal contamination in a body of water, is an indicator that a potential health risk exists for individuals exposed to this water.
		Non-fecal coliforms are also widely distributed in nature, being found both as naturally occurring soil organisms, and in the intestines of warm-blooded animals and humans.
		If you are experiencing severe algae problems, fecal coliform contamination or eutrophication in a pond or a lake, we suggest that it be handled by a professional remediation company.
	www.virtualviz.com /fecalcoliform.htm (418 words)

	ENT Gallery: The Water Quality Project
		Coliform is a group of generally nonpathogenic bacteria that live throughout the environment.
		Fecal coliform bacteria are abundant in human feces, so they are easy to find whenever sewage is present.
		Coliform bacteria, however, are fairly easy to test for, and they usually occur with other pathogens.
	learnweb.harvard.edu /ent/gallery/pop4/totalcoliform_mwra.cfm (946 words)

	Water Testing Total Coliform Fecal Bacteria Pathogenic Organisms in Drinking Water
		Coliform bacteria originate in the intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals and can be found in their wastes.
		Coliform bacteria are relatively simple to identify and are present in much larger numbers than more dangerous pathogens.
		Coliform bacteria react to the natural environment and treatment processes in a manner and degree similar to pathogens.
	www.water-research.net /bacteria.htm (1924 words)

	Coliform Bacteria
		Coliform bacteria are a group of closely related and generally harmless bacteria.
		Coliform bacteria include bacteria that are found in the soil, in untreated environmental water (rivers, ponds, lakes, etc.), and in human and animal fecal material.
		Fecal coliform bacteria represent a sub-group of coliform bacteria.
	www.novatx.com /coliform.html (150 words)

	F - Terms.html
		Bacteria from the intestinal tracts of warm blooded animals.
		High numbers of fecal coliform bacteria in a water body may indicate the presence of animal feces or insufficiently treated wastewater.
		In North Carolina, the water quality standard for surface waters is no more than 200 fecal coliform colonies per 100 milliliters of water, as a monthly geometric mean for at least five collected samples.
	www.enr.state.nc.us /html/f_-_terms.html (957 words)

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