Coliform

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005574",
  "term": "Coliform",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A group of related bacteria whose presence in drinking water may indicate contamination by disease-causing micro-organisms.\n\n2. A group of bacteria found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals (including humans), also in plants, soil, air, and water. Fecal coliforms are a specific class of bacteria that only inhabit the intestines of warm-blooded animals. The presence of coliforms is an indication that the water is polluted and may contain pathogenic organisms.\n\n3. A group of related bacteria whose presence in drinking water may indicate contamination by disease-causing microorganisms.\n\n4. (COAL-i-form) A group of bacteria found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals (including humans) also in plants, soil, air and water. Fecal coliforms are a specific class of bacteria which only inhibit the intestines of warm-blooded animals. The presence of coliform a is an indication that the water is polluted and may contain pathogenic organisms.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "see_also": [
    "Fecal Coliform"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Safe Drinking Water Glossary; Safe Drinking Water Act Glossary",
    "Watershed Protection Glossary",
    "Drinking Water Glossary",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coliform/"
}