An indicator that describes the amount of intestinal enterococci (a group of indicator bacteria) in water, usually expressed as the number of colony-forming units (CFU/100 ml)
Shows the microbiological quality of water and the possible presence of fecal contamination
Intestinal enterococci are reliable indicators of fecal contamination, as their presence indicates the possible existence of pathogenic microorganisms in water
A high number of enterococci poses a risk to human health, especially due to possible intestinal infections
In occupational health and safety assessments (drinking water quality)
In water control of industrial facilities (food industry, technological processes)
In environmental studies (assessment of the condition of water bodies, wastewater analysis, fecal pollution monitoring)
