How can I remove coliform bacteria from my drinking water?
Water containing coliform bacteria should not be consumed. As a precautionary measure, until additional testing confirms the safety of the water or otherwise advised by the authorities, the water should be boiled, at a rolling boil, for one minute prior to consumption. Bacteria and other harmful disease causing microorganisms can be reduced or eliminated from water by disinfection (chlorine, ozone or ultraviolet light treatment) and distillation. In some cases filtration in addition to disinfection will be required. Treatment systems should carry the National Sanitation Foundation certification for microbiological removal (NSF).
