The presence of high coliform counts in water indicates __________?

Environmental Science
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A. contamination by human wastes
B. phosphorus contamination
C. decreased Biological Oxygen Demand
D. hydrocarbon contamination

The presence of high coliform counts in water indicate contamination by human wastes. Coliform bacteria or Escherichia coli is a bacteria that is present in human intestine. It is a useful bacteria. When people discharge fecal matter near water bodies these microorganisms enter water.

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