Bacteria & Viruses
Several types of bacteria, viruses, and parasites are commonly found in the water as it’s pumped out of the ground, reservoir, or even at the treatment plant. Since some of these single-celled organisms can be as small as .004 microns, they are not something you will see when drinking a glass of water. Although most public water systems use a chemical disinfection and filtration process, microbial agents can still be present in tap water. Private well systems with inadequate disinfection or filtration may also have bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The only way to know the health of your water is to test it. A water quality test will detect whether there are unsafe levels of microbial agents in your drinking water.
Common Bacteria & Viruses Found in Water
While some bacteria are beneficial, others, including viruses and parasites, are unhealthy, especially at elevated levels.
Coliform is a naturally occurring bacteria that is found in soil and surface water. It is generally not harmful, but it often indicates the presence of more dangerous bacteria or pathogens in the water, such as fecal coliform, which could make you sick.
Cysts are microbial parasites and spores, which include cryptosporidium and giardia found in waterways contaminated with animal or human feces. Since cysts are resistant to disinfection, they need to be removed from the water through a filtration process.
E. Coli is found in water that has been contaminated with fecal matter and poses a severe health risk when the infected water is consumed or used during bathing.
Salmonella is a bacterial infection caused when an animal or human waste contaminates the drinking water. It usually occurs when sewers or stormwater leaks into the water supply, such as a private well.
Viruses are tiny microbes that can spread infection and disease when they enter the water supply, usually due to fecal contamination. Some of the common microorganisms found in water include enterovirus, hepatitis A, norovirus, and rotavirus.
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