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| Title | Focus on Fecal Coliform Bacteria | |
| Month-Year Published | March 2002 | |
| Revised on | December 2005 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
Many streams, lakes, and marine waters in Washington are contaminated with fecal coliform bacteria. Fecal coliform is an indicator of bacterial contamination from human and other warm-blooded animals. High levels of fecal coliform in the water can affect the public health, economy, and environmental quality of a community. This focus sheet provides an overview of the problem and ways in which citizens can reduce fecal coliform contamination. | |
| Publication Number | 02-10-010 | |
| Author(s) | Ann Butler | |
| Print Availability |
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| Number of pages | 2 | |
| Keywords | bacteria, fecal coliform, lake, standards, water, water quality | |
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