According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the fecal bacteria found in the Ganges water have high levels as millions of people continue to take a holy dip at the confluence during the Maha Kumbh 2025. Even though the Uttar Pradesh government has rejected the report, sewage has rejected the sewage. Contamination with fecal coliform, which holds the permissible range of 2,500 units per 100 ml, is reportedly higher, as CPCB informs the National Green Tribunal.

According to the report, the river is heavy polluted, mainly due to dumping of large amounts of untreated sewage.

What are fecal coliform bacteria?

Experts say that coliforms are bacteria present in the digestive system of animals, including humans and in their waste. They are also found in plants and soil content.

Coliform And Fake Streptococci According to the American Environmental Protection Agency, it is used as an indicator of potential sewage contamination and even though they are not harmful, both are due to the high levels of bacteria that cause bacteria. Their presence in water indicates that pathogenic microorganisms can also occur, which presents major health risks.

According to experts, in addition to health risks, high levels of fecal bacteria also increase demand for unpleasant odors, cloud water and oxygen. The most basic testing for bacteria contamination of water supply is the test for total coliform bacteria, the count of which gives a common indication of the sanitary condition of the water supply.

Total coliform

These include bacteria that are found in the soil, in water that are affected by surface water, and in human or animal waste.

Fecal coliform

These are groups of total coliforms that are considered to be present in the intestine and feces of animals with especially warm-covered animals. Because the origin of the fecal coliform is more distinct than the origin of the more common total coliform group of bacteria, the fecal coliform is considered a more accurate sign of animal or human waste than the total coliform.

Estherichia Koli or E. Coli

It is a major species in the fecal coliform group. Out of the five common groups of bacteria, the total coliforms are included, only e coli Usually increasing and breeding in the environment is not found. As a result, e coli Coliform is considered a species of bacteria which is the best indicator of fecal pollution and a potential appearance of pathogens.

What happens when you come in contact with fecal bacteria?

Doctors say that if you bathe in such water, you can do:

• Fever
• nausea
• Stomach cramps

This is because pathogens entered your body through mouth, nose and ear. They can cause diseases like typhoid, hepatitis, ear infection, gastroenteritis and dysentery. Doctors say that breathing of contaminated water droplets also leads to respiratory infection, especially between weak groups such as elderly and young children.

In addition, long -term contact for pollution is associated with high risk of certain types of cancer, including bladder and colon cancer.

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