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Alpha VAnalytical Laboratories Inc. e-mail: clientservicesgalpha-labs.com <br />BACTERIA INFORMATION <br />We test for one type of bacteria at Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. <br />That type is known as Coliform Bacteria. Coliform describes a large grouping <br />of several species of bacteria. In the type of testing we do, we refer to Total <br />Coliform and Fecal Coliform. Total coliform tests are done to indicate if the <br />potential exist for the types of bacteria, that can cause disease. Coliform <br />Bacteria are not in themselves pathogenic (cause disease), but if coliform <br />bacteria are present in your water, then it can be assumed that at least the <br />potential exists for pathogens to also be present. <br />We also test for fecal coliform bacteria. Fecal coliform refers to a single <br />species of bacteria, Escherichia coli. If fecal coliform bacteria are present in <br />your well, it means that fecal matter from a warm-blooded source is present. <br />Fecal matter is a common source of the specific types of bacteria that can cause <br />disease, so you can see what a potentially dangerous situation exists if fecal <br />coliform bacteria are in your water system. <br />If you wish more specific information concerning pathogenic bacteria in <br />drinking water, please call your local public health department. <br />Sincerely, <br />Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. <br />Robbie C. Phillips <br />President <br />Corporate: 208 Mason St., Ukiah, CA 95482 • Phone: (707) 468-0401 • Fax: (707) 468-5267 <br />Service Center: 6398 Dougherty Rd., Suite 3, Dublin, CA 94568 • Phone: (925) 828-6226 • Fax: (925) 828-6309