Coliforms can be present in 5% of drinking water samples tested within a month and still be considered safe according to the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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The EPA allows for coliform presence in up to 5% of monthly drinking water samples and still considers it safe for consumption. However, this standard only applies to coliforms, and not to other types of bacteria or pathogens.

Coliforms Can Be Present in 5% of Drinking Water Samples