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Comparison of bacterial indicators and sampling programs for drinking water systems.

J F Collin1, D Zmirou, J P Ferley

  • 1Service d'Hydrologie et de Climatologie Thérapeutiques, Faculté de Mécine, Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France.

Applied and Environmental Microbiology
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
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This study analyzed water quality in 48 French villages, finding fecal streptococci more reliable than coliforms for predicting negative test results under French standards. Weekly water sample analysis was conducted.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Public health microbiology
  • Water quality assessment

Background:

  • Epidemiological studies require reliable water quality monitoring.
  • French rural water quality standards necessitate regular bacteriological analysis.
  • Previous studies have evaluated various bacterial indicators for water safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess water quality in French villages through bacteriological analysis.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different bacterial indicators (total coliforms, thermotolerant coliforms, fecal streptococci).
  • To examine French water quality regulations regarding analysis frequency, sample volume, and indicator relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Weekly collection and analysis of water samples from 48 villages in the Rhône-Alpes region (February 1983 - June 1984).

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  • Bacteriological analysis included enumeration of standard plate count bacteria, total and thermotolerant coliforms, and fecal streptococci.
  • Comparison of information derived from different bacterial indicators and sample volumes (100-ml vs. 300-ml).

    • Main Results:

    • Analyzing 300-ml water samples provides better information for single samples compared to 100-ml, but this benefit diminishes with repeated sampling.
    • Information obtained from total coliforms, thermotolerant coliforms, and fecal streptococci was largely similar.
    • Fecal streptococci demonstrated a superior predictive value for negative test results compared to coliforms, according to French standards.

    Conclusions:

    • Fecal streptococci are a more effective indicator than coliforms for ensuring water safety under French regulations.
    • Optimizing sample volume and frequency is crucial for accurate water quality assessment.
    • Consistent bacteriological monitoring is essential for public health protection in rural water supplies.