A simple and cost-effective method for the quantification of total coliforms and Escherichia coli in potable water

M.A. Yáñez, C. Valor, V. Catalán

Journal of Microbiological Methods Vol. 65, nº. 3, pp. 608 - 611

Resumen:

In this study, a new simple and cost-effective method for the study of total coliforms and Escherichia coli in potable water, combining the use of lactose TTC agar and TBX agar, was developed and compared with methods using Chromocult agar and coli ID. The statistical analysis showed no significant difference and a good correlation (R²) between the three methods.

Palabras Clave: Escherichia coli; Total coliforms; TBX; Potable water

Índice de impacto JCR y cuartil WoS: 2,442 (2006); 1,700 - Q4 (2023)

Referencia DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2005.09.005

Publicado en papel: Junio 2006.

Publicado on-line: Octubre 2005.

Cita:
M.A. Yáñez, C. Valor, V. Catalán, A simple and cost-effective method for the quantification of total coliforms and Escherichia coli in potable water. Journal of Microbiological Methods. Vol. 65, nº. 3, pp. 608 - 611, Junio 2006. [Online: Octubre 2005]