What is Enteroccoci? How does it affect water quality.

Enterococci are indicators of the presence of fecal material in water and, therefore, of the possible presence of disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. These pathogens can sicken swimmers and others who use rivers and streams for recreation or eat raw shellfish or fish.

What is the unit of Enteroccoci result?

MPN/100 ml

What level of Enterococci is acceptable?

Enterococci levels at designated saltwater, coastal beaches should not exceed 104 per 100 milliliter (mL) in any one sample, or exceed a three-sample geometric mean average over a 60-day period of 35/100 mL.