The most common bacteria found in environmental waters are E. durans, E. faecalis, E. faecium, and E. hirae. Other common bacteria include E. avium and E. cecorum. Bacteria that can be found in drinking water include Coliform Bacteria A group of bacteria that can be found in soil, plants, and the digestive ...

Bacteria grow faster in the summer months because of the warmer temperatures and moisture. In fact, bacterial growth can be four to five times higher in the summer than in the winter. Most bacteria that cause disease grow fastest in the temperature range between 41 and 135 degrees F, which is known ...