Sediment composition influences spatial variation in the abundance of human pathogen indicator bacteria within an estuarine environment.

Sediment composition influences spatial variation in the abundance of human pathogen indicator bacteria within an estuarine environment.

Faecal contamination of estuarine and coastal waters can pose a risk to human health, particularly in areas used for shellfish production or recreation. Routine microbiological water quality testing highlights areas of faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) contamination within the water column, but fails...

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Main Authors: Tracy L Perkins, Katie Clements, Jaco H Baas, Colin F Jago, Davey L Jones, Shelagh K Malham, James E McDonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4232572?pdf=render

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