College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the University of Arizona   Microorganisms in Your Well Water
Summary:

Testing for all specific types of harmful microorganisms is expensive and essentially impossible. However, coliform bacteria are good indicators of the microbiological quality of drinking water. This publication provides information on how to test for coliform bacteria, and the way it is used to decontaminate the well.

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Authors:
 
Elaine Hassinger and Thomas A. Doerge and Paul B. Baker
Date: February 1994