In the past we’ve discussed Legionnaires’ disease, which is a disease caused by a waterborne bacterium. In our September newsletter entitled, Bacteria in the Water: Coliforms, Iron and Sulfur Bacteria, we have discussed three types of waterborne bacteria: coliforms, which, although not usually harmful, can be a sign of other bacteria that are harmful; and iron and sulfur bacteria, which are seen as annoyances rather than a health threat. For more details read our Bacteria in Water: Coliforms, Iron and Sulfur Bacteria.

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