Bacteria found in Mesa flood water

This article was originally published on Thursday, September 11, 2014 and is only presented for historical purposes. The information below may no longer be relevant or accurate.

MCC Biotechnology Director Stan Kikkert told CBS5 that he found thousands of different types of bacteria in a sample of run-off flood water following the recent storm.

Excerpt: "We see lots and lots of different colonies - different shapes and colors," said Kikkert. "That tells us right there,  it gives us a hint of the diversity that's present in the standing water."

Two segments aired, view them online here.