bergen, NJ
Note: Just because the latest incident is in 2017 or 2018 doesn’t mean your water is free of contaminants! There is a considerable lag between when data is collected and when it is published by the EPA.
Contaminants
Coliform (TCR)
Tetrachloroethylene
TTHM
Arsenic
Coliform (TCR)
Description
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms found in more samples than allowed is a warning of potential problems.
Health Effects
Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
Tetrachloroethylene
Description
Tetrachloroethylene is a colorless organic liquid with a mild, chloroform-like odor. The greatest use of tetrachloroethylene is in the textile industry, and as a component of aerosol dry-cleaning products.
Health Effects
Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
TTHM
Description
Trihalomethanes occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Health Effects
Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic
Description
Arsenic is a semi-metal element in the periodic table. It is odorless and tasteless. It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices. Approximately 90 percent of industrial arsenic in the U.S. is currently used as a wood preservative, but arsenic is also used in paints, dyes, metals, drugs, soaps, and semi-conductors. Agricultural applications, mining, and smelting also contribute to arsenic releases in the environment.
Health Effects
Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
All Incidents
| Water System | Type | Measure | Violation | Effects | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2018-04-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2018-04-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2018-04-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2017-01-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2017-01-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2017-01-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2017-01-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-10-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-10-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-10-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-10-01 |
| GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-01-01 |
| GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-01-01 |
| GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-01-01 |
| GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2016-01-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| ROCKLEIGH COUNTRY CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-03-01 |
| ROCKLEIGH COUNTRY CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-03-01 |
| ROCKLEIGH COUNTRY CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-03-01 |
| ROCKLEIGH COUNTRY CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-03-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-09-01 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| PARK RIDGE WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-06-01 |
| PARK RIDGE WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-06-01 |
| PARK RIDGE WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-06-01 |
| PARK RIDGE WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-06-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2014-04-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2014-04-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2014-04-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2014-01-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2014-01-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2014-01-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-10-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-10-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-10-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-09-01 |
| HAWORTH SWIM CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| HAWORTH SWIM CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| HAWORTH SWIM CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| HAWORTH SWIM CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-08-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-07-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Tetrachloroethylene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-07-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-04-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-04-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-04-01 |
| ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-04-01 |
| HIGH MT. GOLF CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| HIGH MT. GOLF CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| HIGH MT. GOLF CLUB | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-09-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-09-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-09-01 |
| SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-09-01 |
| RUDOX ENGINE & EQUIPMENT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-09-01 |