Coliform Bacteria

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005575",
  "term": "Coliform Bacteria",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A normally harmless type of bacteria that resides in the intestinal tract of humans and other animals and whose presence in water is an indicator that the water may be contaminated with other disease-causing organisms found in untreated human and animal waste.\n\n2. A group of bacteria primarily found in human and animal intestines and wastes. Coliform bacteria (such as E. coli) are widely used as an indicator of the presence of such wastes in water.\n\n3. A group of bacteria predominantly inhabiting the intestines of humans or other warm-blooded animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere. Used as an indicator of human fecal contamination.\n\n4. A group of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that do not form endospores. They are found in many environments, including the intestinal tract and feces of animals. Some species are economically important as livestock pathogens.\n\n5. Group of bacteria primarily found in human and animal intestines and wastes. Coliform bacteria (such as E. coli) are widely used as an indicator of the presence of such wastes in water.\n\n6. Microorganisms found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Their presence in water indicates fecal pollution and potentially adverse contamination by pathogens.\n\n7. Group of bacteria predominantly inhabiting the intestines of humans or other warm-blooded animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere. Used as an indicator of human fecal contamination.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Nearshore Terrestrial Ecosystems Glossary",
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
    "Septic Systems Glossary",
    "USDA National Agricultural Library Glossary",
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coliform-bacteria/"
}