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[compost_tea] Coliform in tea



Elaine,
Are the aerobic conditions in the brewer supposed to remove coliform 
bacteria? I guess not, as my tea test sample showed coliform (70)in 
it; I've discovered our water holding tank has some contamination and 
tested positive for coliform, although we've been told it's safe to 
drink. No fecal coliform, and no E. Coli.(We do plan to chlorinate 
the 2500 gal. tank.) 

I was also looking at the SFI lab tests for some of the thermal 
compost I have, and noticed that all three samples have some 
coliform, although the numbers are well below the state's maximum 
limits for compost. However, on the SFI lab test form, it's noted 
that the max. CFU/mL for irrigation is usually 3.4.

I'm a little confused about the coliform situation, because even I 
remove the problem from my water, it seems like there will still be 
some in the compost, and thus, in the tea? I hope you can help 
clarify this for me.            Thanks,
                                          Autumn





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