Which of the following is incorrect about water?
A)When a water quality test is negative for coliforms, it is considered fit for human consumption.
B)There is no acceptable level for fecal coliforms, enterococci, viruses, or pathogenic protozoans in drinking water.
C)The (most probable number) MPN specifically detects fecal coliforms.
D)The membrane filter method is a widely used rapid method to test large quantities of water for quality.
E)Finding coliforms in high numbers indicates fecal contamination of the water.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The MPN method is not specific to fecal coliforms; it is a probabilistic method used to estimate the concentration of viable microorganisms in a sample, which can include a variety of bacteria, not just fecal coliforms.

Which of the Following Is Incorrect About Water