Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of mammals. Their presence in water or sludge is an indicator of pollution and possible contamination by pathogens.
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fecal coliform bacteria Gram-negative bacteria found in the intestines of mammals. Their presence in water or sludge is an indicator of pollution and possible contamination by pathogens. The thermo-tolerant forms of E.
Fecal Coliform Bacteria: Bacteria common to the intestinal tract of mammals. Indicates biowaste from livestock or humans and may be a sign of disease-causing pathogens.
See Fecal coliform bacteria.
colloidal
A suspension of finely divided particles in a dispersing medium; particles do not rapidly settle out of suspension and are not readily filtered.
Total suspended solids (TSS)
Chemical oxygen demand (COD)
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
Fecal coliform bacteria (e.g. Escherichia coli)
Nutrients (fertilizers)
Dissolved metals
Dissolved organics ...
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