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@microbesinfo.bsky.socialA study of 138 #privatewells in rural #Wisconsin estimated thousands of yearly #gastrointestinal #illnesses from #fecal #pathogens. Human fecal sources drove most risk, outweighing #livestock-only sources despite heavy #agriculture.
@microbesinfo.bsky.social💧 Storage conditions can significantly affect #WaterQuality testing. #Ecoli and other #fecal indicator #bacteria remained stable longest when samples were kept cold (~4°C), while warmer or changing temperatures shortened reliable holding times. 🦠