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How do recreational waters become contaminated with E. coli?

April 26, 2017coli contaminated waters

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How do recreational waters become contaminated with E. coli?

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Lakes can become contaminated in several ways including: bodily fluids excreted by swimmers, sewer line breaks, sewage spills and overflows, malfunctioning septic systems, animal feces, flooding, runoff from urban, suburban and rural areas, and improperly disposed pet waste and dirty diapers.