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Heterotrophic Plate Count
A count of all carbon-consuming bacteria in water, the vast majority of which are harmless
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 24, 2025
Health score-1.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 500 CFU/mL
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential endocrine disruptor; long-term exposure is linked to hormonal disruption, reproductive toxicity, and developmental effects
Benefits
None listed.
Waters containing Heterotrophic Plate Count
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