fecal

Example Sentences

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The annual Beach Report Card examines the amount of fecal pollution measured along the West Coast from Baja California all the way up to the state of Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Researchers test for fecal pollution because “even a single exposure can result in illness.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The fecal disposal system, in a separate conduit, is working properly.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

However, testing showed that among the 11 water sources examined, bottled water was the most likely to contain coliform bacteria, which signal fecal contamination.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

“Did you know that toxoplasmosis and campylobacteriosis are transmitted to humans from the fecal matter of cats?”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson