Table 2

Coliforms presence/absence based on water storage location, source, origin and container type

CategoriesNumber of samples positive for coliforms
Water storage location 
 Basement 
 Garage 
 Main living space 
 Outdoor/other 
Water source within residence 
 Indoor faucet 
 Hose/other 
Water origin  
 City 
 Well 
Container type 
 19 L (5 gallon) plastic container 
 2 L soda bottles 
 208 L (55 gallon) plastic barrel 
 Plastic juice bottlea 
 Non-food plastic containera,b 
 3.8 L (1 gallon) milk juga 
 Glass containera 
 454 L (120 gallon) plastic barrel 
 Bag in box 
CategoriesNumber of samples positive for coliforms
Water storage location 
 Basement 
 Garage 
 Main living space 
 Outdoor/other 
Water source within residence 
 Indoor faucet 
 Hose/other 
Water origin  
 City 
 Well 
Container type 
 19 L (5 gallon) plastic container 
 2 L soda bottles 
 208 L (55 gallon) plastic barrel 
 Plastic juice bottlea 
 Non-food plastic containera,b 
 3.8 L (1 gallon) milk juga 
 Glass containera 
 454 L (120 gallon) plastic barrel 
 Bag in box 

aContainers not recommended for use by FEMA.

bHousehold bleach and laundry detergent containers.

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