coliform index

However, the coliform index is far from perfect.

The coliform index is used because it is difficult to test for pathogenic bacteria directly.

The coliform index is a rating of the purity of water based on a count of fecal bacteria.

Enhancement marsh effluent is disinfected to improve coliform index changes from birds using tertiary treatment enhancement marsh habitat.

Some types of coliforms cause disease, but the coliform index is primarily used to judge if other types of pathogenic bacteria are likely to be present in the water.

Coliform index measures the population of an organism commonly found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals as an indicator of the possible presence of other intestinal pathogens.

The Coliform index and waterborne disease: Problems of microbial drinking water assessment E&FN SPON: London.