Bacteria and Other Microbes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002656",
  "term": "Bacteria and Other Microbes",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Bacteria and other microbes (pathogens) are potentially disease-causing organisms from human or animal waste that enter water from faulty septic systems, sewage discharges, farm and feedlot manure runoff, boat discharges, and pet waste. People can become ill by eating contaminated fish or shellfish or swimming in waters with high levels of these microbes.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "How's My Waterway Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bacteria-and-other-microbes/"
}