Abstract: A survey of the occurrence of fecal indicator bacteria (total coliform TC, fecal coliform FC) in Kengeri lake was carried out during the period of 3 years (Jan 2005 to Dec 2007) using membrane filter (MF) technique. The study was implemented to assess the hygiene of water quality in order to give an indication about the actual magnitude of fecal pollution post the discharge of domestic sewage discharge. The total coliform was high in April, may and low in September while fecal coliform was high in June, July and September and low in April.