enterococcus
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Enterococcus species are widely used indicators of fecal contamination in recreational waters. For nearly two decades, the Anne Arundel Community College Environmental Center has measured Enterococcus concentrations at dozens of sites along local rivers, providing critical information for assessing swimming safety and overall water quality. This study presents a 17-year… Read more →
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Enterococci are the preferred fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) for monitoring the safety of recreational beaches. A reliable and cost-effective method to identify the species of origin for entero cocci-contaminated rivers is essential for decreasing the risk to human health. In this study human and canine fecal samples were analyzed in… Read more →