Coliform bacteria indicate the contamination of a water body with ____________.

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Coliform bacteria, which are commonly found in the feces of warm-blooded animals, are used as indicators of fecal contamination in water. Other contaminants, such as viruses and sediments, may also be present in contaminated water, but coliform bacteria specifically indicate the presence of fecal material. Dioxane is a synthetic chemical that is not typically found in water as a contaminant from feces or other sources.

Coliform Bacteria Indicate the Contamination of a Water Body with ____________