coliform bacteria
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Despite being widely trusted, bottled water was six times more likely to test positive for coliform bacteria than other water sources.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2026
Due to runoff from agricultural fields and homes, “the fecal coliform bacteria count goes up,” Finger said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2023
Raw or undercooked meat should be avoided to reduce your risk of potential contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2021
Scientists from Virginia Tech have told her that the water tests positive for E. coli and coliform bacteria, but Maynard said she would rather boil it than drink her tap water.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2019
The study said positive tests for total coliform bacteria were comparable, inching up 3 percent.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 3, 2016
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