Chapter A7. Section 7.2. Fecal Indicator Viruses
January 1, 2003
More than 100 types of human pathogenic viruses may be present in fecal-contaminated waters. Coliphages are used as indicators of virus-related fecal contamination and of the microbiological quality of waters. This report provides information on the equipment, sampling protocols, and laboratory methods that are in standard use by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) personnel for the collection of data on fecal indicator viruses. Each chapter of the National Field Manual is published separately and revised periodically. Newly published and revised chapters will be announced on the USGS Home Page on the World Wide Web under 'New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey.'
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chapter A7. Section 7.2. Fecal Indicator Viruses |
| DOI | 10.3133/twri09A7.2 |
| Authors | Rebecca N. Bushon |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
| Series Number | 09-A7.2 |
| Index ID | twri09A7.2 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |