Fecal Coliform Bacteria in
Chimacum Creek Fecal coliform harmless bacteria
is a group of bacteria that goes through the body and comes
out as waste. It can come from either animals or humans. The
most common group of Fecal Coliform is
Escherrichia
coli, This group is able to
grow with elevated tempatures. Most bacteria grows dark,
warm and moist place. Fecal coliform is harmless, but can
contain disease-causing bacteria. This enters water with the
Fecal Coliform Bacteria. If there are more than 200 colonies
of F.C. Bacteria present, other disease causing organisms
will also be present. Drinking water must have 0 colonies to
be considered safe.
Links:

How does fecal coliform bateria get into water?
The dangers of fecal coliform bacteria.
How to keep fecal coliform out of water.
How Fecal coliform is filtered out of water.
How septic tanks can contrbute to fecal coliform contamination.