615. The presence of high coliform counts in water indicates

A. contamination by human wastes
B. phosphorus contamination
C. decreased Biological Oxygen Demand
D. hydrocrbon contamination
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The presence of high coliform counts in water indicate contamination by human wastes. Coliform bacteria or Escherichia coli is a bacteria that is present in human intestine. It is a useful bacteria. When people discharge fecal matter near water bodies these microorganisms enter water.

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