More than 80% of wastewaters are discharged into rivers or seas, with a negative impact on
water quality along the coast due to the presence of potential pathogens of faecal origin.
Escherichia coli and enterococci are important indicators to assess, monitor, and predict
microbial water quality in natural ecosystems. During rainfall events, the amount of
wastewater delivered to rivers and coastal systems is increased dramatically. This study
implements measures capable of monitoring the pathways of wastewater discharge to rivers …