Coliform Bacteria in Jamestown Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Coliform Bacteria in the Water Supply of Jamestown Florida Homes

Coliform bacteria are a group of microorganisms commonly used to gauge water sanitation; you might also see the name total coliforms on a lab report. In Jamestown and Flagler County, a positive coliform result can indicate that untreated water is entering the system through a compromised well, cross-connection, or a plumbing intrusion. Because coliforms often don’t change taste or smell, testing is the only way to know they’re present.

Locally, homeowners typically respond to a coliform finding with confirmatory testing, by sealing likely entry points, and by installing a whole-house barrier so every faucet is protected. Total coliforms aren’t the same as E. coli, but they can point to conditions that allow other microbes to appear. Many Jamestown residents choose treatment at the point of entry to cover showers, ice makers, and appliances fed by the hard groundwater from the Floridan aquifer.