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Most people would agree that bacteria usually spell trouble where the quality of drinking water is con cerned. However, recent studies conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) program have shown that some bacteria can improve the quality of water.
Suggested Citation
McMahon, P.B., 1995, Some bacteria are beneficial!: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 102-95, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs10295.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Publication type
Report
Publication Subtype
USGS Numbered Series
Title
Some bacteria are beneficial!
Series title
Fact Sheet
Series number
102-95
DOI
10.3133/fs10295
Year Published
1995
Language
English
Publisher
U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s)
Colorado Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey