What bacteria can be found in drinking water?
Coliform bacteria include several species of bacteria. Most of them occur normally in the environment we humans live in. High levels usually indicates that the well is leaking and being exposed to external influences, such as leakage of surface water during heavy rainfall, snowmelt etc. The risk of pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms can then not be excluded.
Water with bacteria inside might include disease-causing bacteria, such as E. coli.
What level is acceptable?
Acceptable bacteria levels vary by country and regulatory body. In Sweden, the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) classifies water as unsatisfactory at levels above 50 CFU/100 mL and unsuitable for drinking at levels above 500 CFU/100 mL. For reference, the EU Drinking Water Directive and the US EPA both target 0 CFU/100 mL for total coliforms in public water systems, though private well standards may differ.
How do I know I have bacteria in my water?
Bacteria in water are invisible, odourless, and tasteless — the only reliable way to confirm contamination is through a certified water quality test. That said, if you have consumed contaminated water, common symptoms of a waterborne bacterial infection include:
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting and nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
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Do Bluewater machines remove bacteria?
Yes. Bluewater purifiers use advanced filtration technology to eliminate over 99% of the following bacteria, viruses, parasites, and contaminants:
- Heterotrophic bacteria
- Coliform bacteria
- Enterococcus faecalis
- E. coli
- Cryptosporidium
- Giardia lamblia
- Vibrio cholerae
- Legionella
- Hepatitis A
- Polio
- Salmonella
- Shigella dysenteriae
- Endotoxins from algae