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Absolutely. If the well is situated where run-off from a field or barn can enter it or the subground water it draws from, coliform bacteria can contaminate a well.

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Can farm animal feces cause coliform in your well?

Yes, farm animals have coliform bacteria in their intestines just like humans do, and these bacteria are passed in the feces. If it gets into a well, the feces can contaminate the well. Because many of the bacteria can cause illness in humans, most water quality tests do not perform further testing to determine what the likely source of the contamination is.


What is a too high count of coliform in well water?

There is a certain amount of coliform in a lot of well water. -The difference is ' Escheria Coli.' Get your well water analysed if you suspect this. E Coli comes mostly from wells in fields where animals graze and defecate.


What items the animals threw into the well from animal farm?

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Coliform in well water?

Coliform in well water is the presence of fecal matter in the well water. If the bacteria is found in drinking water, appropriate action needs to be taken.


Will coliform grow in high sugar environment?

No, coliform bacteria typically do not grow well in high sugar environments because they are not well suited to metabolizing sugars. High sugar concentrations can actually inhibit their growth and reproduction.


What animals do you find on a Somalian farm?

Well it depends on the familly. If there are a husband and wife on the farm then there are 2 animals on the farm. If there is a child then there are 3 and so on and so forth.


What you need to start a farm?

well you need lots of land, a barn, animals, and food for the animals.


What is farm animals parasites?

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What are farming animals?

Are you asking what animals are farm animals? Well, if you are their are a lot of farm animals. Horses, pigs, chickens, cows, goats, sheep, ducks, etc. If your asking what is a farm animal? A farm animal is usually an animal that the farmer can get something out of. Like a cow gives milk, chickens give eggs. etc.


How does coliform get into well water?

Normally, during the rainy season, or during a flood, excess run off can bring coliform from feces into a water system. Another way is if an animal somehow gets into a well and drowns, it's decomposing body can contaminate a well.


How does coliform get into to well water?

Coliform bacteria typically enter well water through surface water runoff, animal waste, or faulty septic systems. These bacteria can contaminate the well water if the well is not properly protected or maintained, leading to potential health risks for those who consume the water. Regular testing and proper well maintenance can help prevent coliform contamination.


What are the necessities of a farm?

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