Faecal coliforms themselves can lead to gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhoea and stomach aches, but they can also signal the presence of other, more dangerous bacteria in a water source like ...

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But Yorkshire Water customers were advised not to use water filters in place of boiling, noting that water filters won't help get rid of bacteria - instead they “may trap contamination”.