Coliform bacteria, such as E. coli, contaminate water systems due to animal waste. Using contaminated water may not denote a problem. Only a few strains of E. coli are pathogenic; the bug is commonly found in the intestines of animals and humans. Knowing what kind of bacteria is living in your water system is key to preventing outbreaks and the recalls that come with it. If a well is E. coli positive, it is safer to refrain from drinking the water. Even if the bacteria is non-pathogenic, the presence of fecal matter could hint the presence other disease causing pathogens.
Salmonella also travels the fecal-oral route to infect hosts, and it can enter water through sewage overflows, storm and agricultural runoff. Infection from these bacteria can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, headaches, and in severe cases, bloody diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. Victims succumb to the loss of fluid from vomiting or bowel movements and can, in extreme situations, die without proper hydration of clean drinking water.
Potable wells are to be tested frequently for the presence of these pathogens. While these symptoms can sometimes pass in less than a week, access to pathogen free drinking water is necessary in recovering without complication. Sure Bio-Chem Laboratories provides drinking water quality testing unmatched by other lab. A trained SBL analyst will personally visit your location, in Southern New Jersey counties, to collect a sample. SBL can then educate clients on the proper steps to take in the case of a positive E. coli or Salmonella test. Disinfection is necessary to regain normal conditions of the water, but disinfection alone is not sure. SBL’s rapid results, sub-culturing, and result analysis will have your drinking water in no time.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/private/wells/disease/salmonella.html
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/private/wells/disease/e_coli.html
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