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They are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, fecal bacteria (indicated by the E. coli species) could be present.—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 25 July 2025 Check diapers hourly and change them away from the pool to prevent fecal contamination.—Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 23 July 2025 The popular Bay View beach often was closed due to high levels of E.coli, a common fecal bacteria found in humans and animals.—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025 The most recent test by government hydrologists, in August, showed high amounts of fecal coliform bacteria in the Turquesa River, typically indicating human waste.—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fecal
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