Work

Influence of Nutrients and the Native Community on E. coli Survival in the Beach Environment

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: , on E. coli populations. We found the major determinant of E. coli survival in freshwater beach sand was the addition of nutrients, specifically carbon and nitrogen concentrations 10-fold higher than baseline concentrations on beaches. This work provides the framework for identifying pollution sources that can promote E. coli survival in sand through the characterization of carbon and nitrogen content, which can be incorporated into beach management techniques. Through this improved knowledge, we can begin to understand E. coli fluctuations in water due to resuspension from sand into water.

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/aem.01043-22

Authors: Brigid C. Meyers, Sandra L. McLellan

Institution: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Language: English

Topic: Fecal contamination and water quality

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Life below water

Open Access status: green

Funder: Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, University of Wisconsin