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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer
There must be a do it your self way to test for bacteria. Some sort of additive that you mix into a sample of beach-side water and let it sit for a few hours. If there is a reaction, you have bacteria."
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A good idea, but how would you know if you've got
one billion bacteria in your water sample (or just one—that "growed")?
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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer
"...A home test would help some people feel more comfortable about getting into the water, knowing that they probably won't get duck itch."
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Here's a photo of the duck itch critter which, given an aquarium, clear water, and the right light,
could be visible to the naked eye.
Bacteria are 1000-times smaller, and they're everywhere.
Bacteria would probably make this Duck Itch critter sick!