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Enteric bacteria, many of which are opportunistic pathogens, were detected in groundwater from springs, wells, and a cave stream in the karst region of southwestern Illinois, and concentrations generally were very high in the springs and cave stream. The two main sources of bacterial contamination were determined to be domestic wastewater treatment discharge and livestock manure. The water chemistry...