Keeping Microbes Out of Your Albion, Idaho Water Supply

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Keeping Microbes Out of Your Albion, Idaho Water Supply

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When it comes to keeping the water in your Albion, Idaho home clean and ideal for drinking and other routine purposes, it is important to remember that there are many different types of contaminants that can cause problems for your water. One of these types of contaminants is a category referred to as microbes. Microbes are microorganisms that cause disease or fermentation. The following are some of the microbes most commonly found in well water.

Coliform Bacteria

While coliform bacteria typically are not harmful, the presence of this bacteria in your water is an indicator of problems with the treatment system or with the pipes used to distribute the water. As such, discovering this bacteria in your water cold be a sign that it is contaminated with other germs that could be disease-causing.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium causes cryptosporidiosis, which is a mild gastrointestinal disease. The parasite enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. Since it has an outer shell, it is capable of surviving outside of the body for long periods of time. This also makes the parasite tolerant of many chlorine disinfectants.

Fecal Coliform and E-Coli

Fecal Coliform and E-coli can cause a number of negative short-term effects, such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and headaches. The presence of these bacteria indicates that the water may be contaminated with animal or human feces.

Giardia Lamblia

Giardia lamblia causes gastrointestinal illness, characterized by vomiting, cramps and diarrhea. The parasite enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. Like cryptosporidium, giardia can survive for long periods outside of the body and can be difficult to treat with chlorine disinfectants.

Turbidity

While turbidity does not cause any direct health issues, it can interfere with the disinfection of other contaminants. This is because the particle acts as a shield for viruses and bacteria while also providing a medium for growth. As such, turbidity can also indicate the presence of viruses, bacteria and parasites that can cause symptoms such as cramps, nausea, diarrhea and headaches.

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