RAPID 7-HOUR FECAL COLIFORM TEST
RAPID 7-HOUR FECAL COLIFORM TEST
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DOI:
10.1128/aem.38.2.229-236.1979
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发表时间:
1979-01-01
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
GELDREICH, EE
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作者:
REASONER, DJ;BLANNON, JC;GELDREICH, EE
A rapid 7-h fecal coliform (FC) test for the detection of FC in water was developed. This membrane filter test utilizes a lightly buffered lactose-based medium (m-7-h FC medium) combined with a sensitive pH indicator system. FC colonies appeared yellow against a light purple background after incubation at 41.5 C for 7-7.25 h. Comparison of FC test results showed that the mean verified FC count ratio (7-h FC count/24-h FC count) for surface water samples was 1.08. The mean FC count ratio (7-h FC count/24-h FC count) for unchlorinated wastewater ranged from 1.95-5.05. Verification of yellow FC colonies from m-7-h FC medium averaged 97%. Data from field tests on Lake Michigan [USA] bathing beach water samples showed that unverified 7-h FC counts averaged 96% of the 24-h FC counts. The 7-h FC test was suitable for the examination of surface waters and unchlorinated sewage and could serve as an emergency test for detection of sewage or fecal contamination of potable water.