Aquatic microbial diversity associated with faecal pollution of Norwegian waterbodies characterized by 16S rRNA gene amplicon deep sequencing
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.13461
Abstract: Faecal contamination is one of the major factors affecting biological water quality. In this study, we investigated microbial taxonomic diversity of faecally polluted lotic ecosystems in Norway. These ecosystems comprise tributaries of drinking water reservoirs… read more here.
Keywords: faecal contamination; pollution; water; microbial diversity ... See more keywords
Faecal contamination and visual clarity in New Zealand rivers: correlation of key variables affecting swimming suitability.
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DOI: 10.2166/wh.2018.214
Abstract: Swimming is a popular activity in Aotearoa-New Zealand (NZ). Two variables that strongly influence swimming suitability of waters are faecal contamination, as indicated by the bacterium Escherichia coli, and visual clarity as it affects aesthetics… read more here.
Keywords: swimming suitability; visual clarity; clarity; faecal contamination ... See more keywords
Identifying Sources of Faecal Contamination in a Small Urban Stream Catchment: A Multiparametric Approach
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.661954
Abstract: Small urban streams discharging in the proximity of bathing waters may significantly contribute to the deterioration of water quality, yet their impact may be overlooked. This study focuses on the Elm Park stream in the… read more here.
Keywords: faecal contamination; stream; small urban; faecal pollution ... See more keywords