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Bacteriasearch for term: Bacteria are single celled microorganisms that are typcially a few micrometres in length. They are found in every habitat on earth. The vast majority of bacteria are beneficial but a few are capable of causing infection and disease in humans and other plants and animals. Bacteria that are commonly found in drinking water are coliform and occasionally e.coli