Enteropathogen contamination of water resources is a global concern. Several sources and
routes of pathogen contamination of water resources have been identified including …

Escherichia coli is naturally present in the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals. Since
E. coli is released into the environment through deposition of fecal material, this bacterium is …

The presence of Escherichia coli in water is used as an indicator of fecal contamination, but
recent reports indicate that soil populations can also be detected in tropical, subtropical, and …

An understanding of the transport and survival of microbial pathogens (pathogens hereafter)
in agricultural settings is needed to assess the risk of pathogen contamination to water and …

The survival of enteric bacteria was measured in bovine feces on pasture. In each season,
11 cow pats were prepared from a mixture of fresh dairy cattle feces and sampled for up to …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are one of the most important emergent
foodborne pathogens. STEC are common as colonizers in the intestine of healthy cattle and …

Cladophora glomerata, a macrophytic green alga, is commonly found in the Great Lakes,
and significant accumulations occur along shorelines during the summer months. Recently …

Escherichia coli O157: H7 is a zoonotic pathogen that is an important cause of human
foodborne and waterborne disease, with a spectrum of illnesses ranging from asymptomatic …

An understanding of microbial transport and survival in the subsurface is needed for public
health, environmental applications, and industrial processes. Much research has therefore …

Land application is a practical use of municipal Class B biosolids and manure that also
promotes soil fertility and productivity. To date, no study exists comparing biosolids to …