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Water quality for bivalve molluscs and consumer safety: Application of novel and adapted multimetric indices in a coastal lagoon system exposed to wastewater discharges

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: due its greater sensitivity, use of weighted parameters and application at the sampling event scale. Our novel index extends the limited number of WQIs applied to marine systems and can be adapted to other systems and water use purposes.

Source: Marine Pollution Bulletin

DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117814

Authors: Alexandra Cravo, Ana B. Barbosa, Maria João Lima, Cristina Ferreira, Cátia Correia, André Matos, José Jacob, Sandra Caetano

Institution: University of Algarve

Language: English

Topic: Water Quality and Pollution Assessment

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life below water, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,740

Funders: Universidade do Algarve, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

Award: G5309435308

OpenAlex ID: W4408520039

FWCI: 0.254

Cites: 110

Cited by: 1

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