WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Officer Interview Question:

What is Coliform bacteria?

Submitted by: Muhammad

A bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of food and water. This bacterium is abundant in feces of warm-blooded animals and can be found in aquatic environments, in soil, and in vegetation. Coliforms may not be the cause of disease, but they can be easily cultured and may indicate that pathogens of fecal content are present.
Submitted by: Muhammad