Publication of Research Report – A Review of Microbial Indicators of Faecal Contamination
A study was undertaken for the Drinking Water Inspectorate by WRc to evaluate different potential microbial indicators and techniques and report on their effectiveness and applicability to drinking water regulation in England and Wales.
The aim of this report is to inform regulatory and operational practices on the usefulness and applicability of indicators and novel indicator detection technologies for safeguarding drinking water quality.
The report and its recommendations can be viewed from our completed research webpage at: A Review of Microbial Indicators of Faecal Contamination – Drinking Water Inspectorate
Published 26 February 2026
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