alleryWhich bacterial indicator signals fecal water contamination?
ANitrosomonas group
BColiform bacteria
CMethanogenic cells
DSpirillum species
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Coliform bacteria
Coliform bacteria serve as standard indicator organisms to detect fecal contamination in water.
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