Coliform bacteria found in water samples in Alappuzha municipality
The Hindu
Authorities shut five reverse osmosis plants
The presence of coliform bacteria beyond the permissible limit has been detected in water samples collected from seven reverse osmosis (RO) plants in Alappuzha municipality. Health officials said water samples from 39 RO plants had been sent for analysis. “Of the results of 20 samples received so far, seven were found to have coliform bacteria,” said an official. Besides, 21 water samples collected from taps of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) and houses were analysed at a government laboratory. Of the samples, seven had been found to be “non-potable”. Chlorine was found to be below the recommended level in 30 other samples collected from KWA sources.More Related News