Bacteria
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Rural water supplies have a higher risk for E-Coli or Coliform Bacteria to be present. Surface water containing animal waste and leaching septic systems are the primary factors that contribute to finding these microbiological contaminants in a water supply. The rock structure of Manitoulin and the lack of soil depth in some areas increases the chances for movement between water supplies.
At Wahl Water Treatment we encourage you to have your water tested for Bacteria by the Sudbury and District Health Unit regularly. The test is available free of charge and samples can be taken to the Health Unit office in Mindemoya. |
E-Coli Bacteria |
ColiformA group of bacteria that are used as indicators of the potential presence of pathogens, viruses or parasites in a water sample. The presence of Coliform bacteria in water is used as an indication of possible fecal contamination.E-ColiE-Coli a bacteria of the Coliform group that indicates fecal contamination from human or animal waste. Poses a serious threat to public health. |
Coliform: Testing Range 0 - 80 Samples >80 are overgrown Acceptable Standard for Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines - 0 E-Coli Bacteria: Testing Range 0-60 Acceptable Standard for Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines - 0 |
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Article: E-Coli Outbreak in Sudbury. |
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