Question

Fecal coliform is an indicator of what type of disease?

Answer 1

Thermotolerant coliform bacteria (commonly referred as fecal coliforms) are the group most frequently used as indicators of fecal pollution because they behave in a similar way to most pathogenic bacteria in the environment, and, during treatment, they are abundant and easy to determine.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Some waterborne pathogenic diseases include typhoid fever, viral and bacterial gastroenteritis and hepatitis A. The presence of fecal contamination is an indicator that a potential health risk exists for individuals exposed to this water.