What does number of bacteria mean in practice?
The result depends on the incubation temperature, time and medium, therefore it describes microorganisms capable of growing under specific test conditions.
When does it matter?
It is not a complete count of all bacteria in water and does not replace the determination of fecal contamination indicators.
Which solutions are related to it?
Only results obtained using the same method are compared and the growth is interpreted with the hygiene of the installation and the results of E. coli and E. coli.