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Interpretation of Common Test Results
Total Coliform
Excellent: "A," or an "absent" test result, meaning there is no Total Coliform in the water
sample.
Objectionable: "P," or a "present" test result, meaning that Total Coliform is present in
the water sample. According to the EPA, a result of "present" for Total Coliform is
considered a health concern as it may indicate the presence of other harmful contaminants
in the water.
E. coli:
• Excellent: "A," or an "absent" test result, meaning there is no E. coli in the water sample.
• Objectionable: "P," or a "present" test result, meaning that E. coli is present in the water.
According to the EPA a result of "present" for E. coli is considered a major health
concern and the water should be treated immediately.
Related Problems:
• Total Coliform Health Concerns: Total Coliform is not a health threat in itself; it is
used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present.
• Total Coliform - Sources of Contamination: Coliforms are naturally present in the
environment; as well as feces.
• E. coli Health Concerns: The presence of E. coli indicates fecal contamination of water
and can be a major health threat. E. coli can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or
other symptoms. This pathogen may pose a special health risk for infants, young children,
and people with severely compromised immune systems.
• E. coli - Sources of Contamination: E. coli is present in human and animal fecal waste.
For more information on contaminants in water, visit the EPA website: http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/index.cfm
Water System Name:
PW S ID no:
Collector:
Collect Date:
County:
Person Transporting Sample:
Condition of Transport: ❑ cooled ❑ Carrier ❑ Mail O other
For Lab Use:
Report Results To:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Teton Microbiology
❑ Public Water System
O Private System
Preserved With Sodium Thiosulfate
Billing Address:
Email:
Phone:
Fax:
TETON MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY ID: ID00969
300 S. Freeman Ave Idaho Falls,1DAHO 83401
G jice: 208-529-0077 -- Fax: 208-522-3797 tetonmicro.com
Client Sample
Number
Lab Sample
Number
Sample
Type
Code
Sampling Location
Time
Collected
Chlorine
residual
PPM
Original Sample
Date
Total Coliforms
Escherichia Coli
Method Code
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(P)resent
(A)hsent
Method Code
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(P)resent
(A)hsent
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
9223B-PA
S-Routine Sample C-Construction/Special W-Untreated(Source) P-Repeat Sample U-Upstream Repeat D-Downstream Repeat X-Other Repeat
E-Enforcement (Chain of Custody Required) (At Original Tap)
Chain -of -Custody Information
Relinquished by
Date:
Time:
Received by
Relinquished by
Date:
Time:
Received by
Relinquished by
Data.
Time:
Received by
Relinquished by
Dafe:
Time:
Received by
DATE/TIME RECEIVED:
DATE/TIME ANALYZE:
DATE/TIME READ:
ANALYST:
SUPERVISOR:
LAB ID #:
ID00969
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