Microbial source tracking (MST) describes a suite of methods and an investigative strategy
for determination of fecal pollution sources in environmental waters that rely on the …

Microbial source tracking (MST) endeavors to determine sources of fecal pollution in
environmental waters by capitalizing on the association of certain microorganisms with the …

Escherichia coli is an important microorganism in the gastrointestinal tract of warm-blooded
animals. Commensal populations of E. coli consist of stable genetic isolates, which means …

Fecal pollution enters coastal waters through multiple routes, many of which originate from
land-based activities. Runoff from pervious and impervious land surfaces transports …

Efforts to eradicate open defecation and improve sanitation access are unlikely to achieve
health benefits unless interventions reduce microbial exposures. This study assessed …

The aim of the current study was to evaluate, validate and select microbial water quality
monitoring tools to establish their suitability and feasibility for use in rural communities. The …

Fecal indicator bacteria (FIB), commonly used to regulate sanitary water quality, cannot
discriminate among sources of contamination. The use of alternative quantitative PCR …

Faecal pollution contains a rich and diverse community of bacteria derived from animals and
humans, many of which might serve as alternatives to the traditional enterococci and E …

The human microbiome contains many organisms that could potentially be used as
indicators of human fecal pollution. Here we report the development of two novel human …

Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors, with or without granular activated carbon
(GAC) amendment, were applied for blackwater treatment. The impact of GAC on the …