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Why is DHEC considering changing its bacteria standards?

April 26, 2017bacteria changing considering dhec Standards

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Why is DHEC considering changing its bacteria standards?

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Changes in science and technology now enable us to consider using other indicators to ensure that we are suitably protecting the citizens of South Carolina. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recommending that states use either Escherichia coli (E.coli) or Enterococcus as pathogen indicators of gastroenteritis for protection of human health when swimming.