Again it is NOT NECESSARY that we should have to pay for water and heres why...boiling water removes 99.9% of all the harmful bacteria including fecal matter so basically the government is charging us on an ongoing basis for the water running through the pipes in order to get to each residents home! READ THIS!!!! Total, Fecal & E. coli Bacteria in Groundwater February 2007 What are Total, Fecal and E. coli bacteria? Coliform bacteria are described and grouped, based on their common origin or characteristics, as either Total or Fecal Coliform. The Total group includes Fecal Coliform bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E .coli) , as well as other types of Coliform bacteria that are naturally found in the soil. Fecal Coliform bacteria exist in the intestines of warm blooded animals and humans, and are found in bodily waste, animal droppings, and naturally in soil. Most of the Fecal Coliform in fecal material (feces) is comprised of E. coli , and the serotype E. coli 0157:H7 is known to cause serious human illness. Total Coliform do not necessarily indicate recent water contamination by fecal waste, however the presence or absence of these bacteria in treated water is often used to determine whether water disinfection is working properly. The presence of Fecal Coliform in well water may indicate recent contamination of the groundwater by human sewage or animal droppings which could contain other bacteria, viruses, or disease causing organisms. This is why Coliform bacteria are considered “indicator organisms”; their presence warns of the potential presence of disease causing organisms and should alert the person responsible for the water to take precautionary action. A basic laboratory test is the best way to tell if Coliform organisms are present, as they can be there with no appearance or taste difference. When water is tested for Fecal or Total Coliform, the results are usually given as the number of colony forming units per 100 millilitres (CFU/100ml) of water sampled. No sample should contain Fecal Coliform or E. coli , and ideally there should be no Total Coliform, however a single sample may contain up to 10 Total Coliform CFU/100 ml. Refer to the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for details. If any Coliform bacteria are detected in drinking water, the source should be immediately investigated. If known or suspected to be Fecal Coliform or E. coli , the water should not be consumed without treatment such as boiling for one minute. What are the known sources of Coliform bacteria? Sources of Total and Fecal Coliform in groundwater can include: • Agricultural runoff • Effluent from septic systems or sewage discharges • Infiltration of domestic or wild animal fecal matter Poor well maintenance and construction (particularly shallow dug wells) can also increase the risk of bacteria and other harmful organisms getting into a well water supply
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