Coliform organism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005577",
  "term": "Coliform organism",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Coliform Organism",
  "definition": "1. Microorganisms found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Their presence in water indicates fecal pollution and potentially adverse contamination by pathogens.\n\n2. Microorganisms found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Their presence in water indicates fecal pollution and potentially dangerous bacterial contamination by disease-causing microorganisms.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary; Terms of Environment",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coliform-organism/"
}