Question

The lake water in a location in Florida has been found to contain high levels of fecal coliform. What are people in the location most likely to do?

Select one:
a. breed fish in the lake
b. stop swimming in the lake
c. reduce their water consumption
d. install water filtering equipments in their houses

Answer 1

B. Stop swimming in the lake

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct option B.
Fecal coliform is a bacteria that is found in the fecal materials of human and other animals. Fecal coliform usually serves as an indicator of water contamination and its presence indicate the possible presence of some other form of disease causing pathogens. Having contact with a water contaminated with fecal coliform can bring about disease outbreak in a community.