How does coliform bacteria affect my health?
Coliform bacteria are used as an indicator to suggest the water is not safe to consume. Their presence is of concern in that disease-causing organisms, such as E. coli, fecal coliforms or parasites, may be present. The symptoms from disease causing organisms may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps or other gastro intestinal distress and in severe cases can be fatal. Most susceptible are infants, elderly and others with compromised immune systems.
