Definitions for "Fecal Coliform bacteria"
organisms associated with the intestines of warm-blooded animals that are used to indicate the presence of feces in water and the potential presence of disease-causing organisms
Indicators of bacterial contamination of fecal origin used to assess the bacteriological quality of waters.
A group of organisms common to the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in water, wastewater, or biosolids is an indicator of pollution and possible contamination by pathogens.