Fecal enterococci are increasingly being used as an indicator of fecal contamination in brackish and marine water because they die at a faster rate than fecal coliforms thus providing a more reliable indicator of pollution.

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Fecal enterococci are used as indicators of fecal contamination in brackish and marine water because they survive longer than fecal coliforms in saltwater environments, making them a more reliable indicator of pollution.

Fecal Enterococci Are Increasingly Being Used as an Indicator of Fecal