Application of molecular source tracking and mass balance approach to identify potential sources of fecal indicator bacteria in a tropical river.

Microbial source tracking and a mass balance approach were used to identify sources of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) in the Hanalei River, Kaua'i, Hawai'i. Historically, concentrations enterococci and Clostridium perfringens were significantly higher during storm flows compared to non-sto...

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Main Authors: Kevan M Yamahara, Daniel P Keymer, Blythe A Layton, Sarah P Walters, Rachelle S Thompson, Matt Rosener, Alexandria B Boehm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232054

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