coliforms

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005578",
  "term": "coliforms",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The most common form of bacteria found in untreated water. The presence of this group of non-pathogenic bacteria in drinking water is an indicator that the water may be contaminated by sewage and/or other similar material and should not be ingested. Fecal coliform bacteria, of which E. coli is one type, live in the intestines of warm-blooded animals. Pathogenic coliforms can cause diarrhea and other serious health problems if the bacteria are ingested.",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "FDA 2001"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coliforms/"
}