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High levels of faecal bacteria in Sangam water a high health risk?
The National Green Tribunal has raised concerns over high faecal coliform bacteria levels in water near Sangam in Prayagraj.
Faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: Here's how it can impact human health
The Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing ...
Louis Pasteur’s Relentless Hunt for Germs Floating in the Air
In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world ...
Navy SEAL candidates often swim in water with high levels of fecal matter, watchdog finds
The Navy did not follow beach closure advisories, exposing Navy SEAL candidates and possibly affecting training, a government ...
Your reusable water bottle may be a breeding ground for strep and fecal bacteria. Here’s how to keep it clean
A study found that more than 20% of reusable water bottles contained coliform bacteria, or fecal matter. Here's the best way ...
Maha Kumbh: What Is faecal bacteria, found in alarming levels in Prayagraj waters?
Ganga is considered sacred by many but high level of faecal coliform bacteria has raised concerns amid Maha Kumbh Melain ...
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Swimming in lakes may increase risk of Legionella infection
Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people ...
High levels of bacteria from human, animal excreta in river water during Maha Kumbh: Pollution board
The Ganga and Yamuna rivers at the pilgrimage site are not suitable for bathing, the Central Pollution Control Board told the ...
Mahakumbh: High faecal bacteria levels in Prayagraj river water, fails bathing standards, says Pollution Control Board
LUCKNOW: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) officials to appear ...
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Maha Kumbh river water not fit for bathing, contains faecal bacteria: Report
Faecal coliform, a marker of sewage contamination, has a permissible limit of 2,500 units per 100 ml, according to the CPCB.
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High Levels Of Faecal Bacteria Detected In Ganga During Maha Kumbh As Lakhs Take Holy Dip
During the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj high levels of faecal bacteria were detected in the Ganga raising serious concerns about water quality and public health risks ...
Boil water notice issued for part of Nacogdoches
The boil notice is due to a line break on the south end of town near the 2200 block of the southeast loop, authorities said.