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E. coli is part of the normal flora in the intestines and is secreted with faeces. It may enter water by faecal contamination of the water supply.
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Can dogs drink E. coli water?
No. Dogs need clean drinking water just like you do.
What are the disadvantages of unsafe drinking water?
you can get parisites, chemical runoff from factories that can be carcinigous, E-coli, etc. Baisically you could get very sick and/or die.
How does Ecoli poisoning occur?
E. coli poisoning usually occurs from eating food or drinking water contaminated by feces. Only certain strains of E. coli are pathogenic however.
Will a carbon filter clean e-coli from the water?
no!
Why is it necessary to make periodic chemical and bacteriological analysis of water used for drinking?
To detect the presence of poisionous elements such as lead and to detect if there is contamination of the water source of harmful bacteria such as E Coli
What is the scientific name for E coli?
Escherichia coli
Does E. coli spread in air?
It can do, if small particles containing E. coli get suspended in the air (for example by not closing the toilet lid before flushing). However, transmission on hands and in food is more common.
Bottled drinking water can be heated before consumption?
Yes It is optional. If in doubt, just boil it. One can never know which bottle contain contaminated drinking water with microorganisms like E. coli 0157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella, Giardia, and Vibrio
Can E. coli come from water?
Yes, but if it does it indicates faecal contamination of water.
What were some of the findings in east orange water?
e coli
Is E coli a cell?
No. E-Coli is a bacterium.
Is E. coli or salmonella worse?
e coli
