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What is enterococci in water?

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enterococci in water are fecal bacteria determined as an indicator of microbiological contamination, able to survive in the environment longer than some other indicator bacteria.

What does enterococci in water mean in practice?

They are detected in the laboratory, often together with E. coli and coliform bacteria, to assess the condition of the well and installation.

When does it matter?

Their presence in drinking water requires urgent source assessment and sanitation actions.

Which solutions are related to it?

The source should be sealed, the cause removed, disinfected and the effect confirmed with a control test.