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Originally, fecal contamination was determined with the presence of coliform bacteria, a convenient marker for a class of harmful fecal pathogens. The presence of fecal coliforms (like E. Coli) serves as an indication of contamination by sewage. Additional contaminants include protozoan oocysts such as Cryptosporidium sp., Giardia lamblia, Legionella, and viruses (enteric). Microbial pathogenic parameters are typically of greatest concern because of their immediate health risk.
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If pathogens are present in drinking water what will happen?
You may get an infectious disease known as parasitosis, caused by protozoa or helminths.
Jaundice is a disease caused by drinking polluted water?
It can be caused by drinking alcohol
What is typhoid?
caused by drinking contaminated water.
What can be caused by ameba in drinking water?
disentery
What caused dysentery in the 1800?
Dysentery is caused by bacteria in bad drinking water.
What's Typhoid?
caused by drinking contaminated water.
Can be caused by amebas drinking water?
amebic dysentery
Does drinking water on empty stomach in the morning cause the common cold?
The common cold is caused by a virus and is not caused by drinking water on an empty stomach early in the morning.
What is lack of water caused by?
Lack of water in the body is caused when more water leaves the cells than is replaced by drinking water and eating water rich foods.
How do you analyze drinking water?
ph levels using test strips, and lab test using incubators to determine what pathogens are present.
What can pathogens present in drinking water cause?
Pathogens such as E. Coli (coliform bacteria) can cause diarrhea. Other pathogens may cause intestinal infections, fever, nausea, vomiting and dehydration, among other things.
Is wring worm a disease caused by drinking impure water?
yes
