Question 2016 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
Which group of bacteria is the traditional indicator of fecal contamination?
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Correct answer to question 2016
- A: Coliform bacteria
Explanation
Total and fecal coliform (and E. coli) are used as indicators because they are present in large numbers in the intestines of warm-blooded animals and are easy to measure.
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