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Record 1 2012-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

The process of identifying pathogenic organisms in water is a lengthy one; indicator germs are used for routine counting.

CONT

Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria are part of the natural intestinal flora. Therefore, coli bacteria are used as so-called indicator germs to check for pollution of drinking water and foodstuff by fecal pathogens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Traitement des eaux
CONT

Comme l’identification des organismes pathogènes dans l'eau est longue, le comptage de germes-test est utilisé pour les contrôles de routine.

CONT

L'analyse porte sur des germes test ayant une résistance aux désinfectants proche de celle des germes pathogènes.

Spanish

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