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Resuspension of Sediment-Associated Escherichia coli in a Natural Stream.

Authors :
Jamieson, Rob C.
Joy, Douglas M.
Lee, H.
Kostaschuk, R.
Gordon, Robert J.
Source :
Journal of Environmental Quality; Mar/Apr2005, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p581-589, 9p, 3 Charts, 10 Graphs, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses a study on the use of a trace bacteria to investigate the resuspension and persistence of sediment-associated bacteria in a small alluvial stream. Resistance of a strain of Escherichia coli to nalidixic acid; Survival of the enderic bacteria in bed sediments; Resemblance of the inactivation of tracer bacteria to typical first-order decay.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00472425
Volume :
34
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Environmental Quality
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16569708
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2005.0581