Observations on the ocurrence of pseudomonas aeruginosa in a sample of well water

Abstract

A sample of well water was examined, and it was found that the total bacterial count and the coliform count were of no significance in condemning the water as unsuitable for drinking purposes. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found to be the predominating organism present and the possible relationship between this organism and those of the coliform group is considered. Reference to recent published work is made, in an attempt to show that the sample received should rightly be regarded as having been contaminated from faecal or sewage sources.

Una muestra de pozo de agua fue examinada,y se encontró que el recuento total de bacterias y el recuento de coliformes carecian de importancia como para decidir si el agua es no apta para beber.Se descubrió que Pseudomonas aeruginosa era el organismo predominante y se considera que existe una posible relación entre este organismo y los del grupo de coliformes.La muestra recibida debería ser considerada como que ha sido contaminada con aguas residuales o fecales,refiriendonos a la reciente obra publicada.