Why are coliform bacteria considered indicator organisms?
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--> Coliform bacteria are nonpathogenic bacteria that occur in the feces of warm-blooded animals. ... For these reasons, coliforms are important “indicator organisms.
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Coliform bacteria are often referred to as "indicator organisms" because they indicate the potential presence of disease-causing bacteria in water. The presence of coliform bacteria in water does not guarantee that drinking the water will cause an illness.
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