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Name: Christie
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Age: 12
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Date: August 2004
Question:
What types of bacteria are found in tap water?


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Dear Christie,

A very similar question has been recently answered nicely by 3 of our Expert Molecular Biologists:

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/mole00/mole00271.htm

I hope that their explanations are helpful,

Jeff Buzby, Ph.D.
CHOC Research Institute
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Div. of Educational Programs
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