A summary of the focus and the recurring theme of the book is presented in this chapter. It includes the use of faecal bacteria as an indicator of faecal pollution and water quality, ubiquity of faecal bacteria, and sources and movement of faecal bacteria in the environment.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2011 |
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Title | Conclusions and future use of fecal indicator bacteria for monitoring water quality and protecting human health |
Authors | Michael J. Sadowsky, Richard L. Whitman |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70044547 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Great Lakes Science Center |