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My Well Water Is Showing Presence Of Coliform Which I Am Taking For Years. How Serious Is My Coliform?
A test of my well water show then presence of coliform (bacteria?). My understanding is that there are 3 broad categories of coliform, general usually benign, fecal and e. coli. I ve been drinking this water for well over twenty years. How serious is my coliform problem? Sincerely
Sat, 11 Jan 2014
coli form should be nil in a potable hygienic pure water . if coliforms present it indicates fecal contamination beater to use filter to purify the water
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