APPLYING BACTERIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS TO RECREATIONAL WATER QUALITY

It is concluded that bacteriological measurements of recreational water quality must be based on the detection of fecal contamination by all warm-blooded animals. Field data from numerous fresh water and estuarine pollution studies indicate a sharp increase in the frequency of Salmonella detection when fecal coliform densities are above 200 organisms/100 ml. Fecal coliform bacteria should be used as a baseline indicator system for evaluating the microbiological suitability of recreational waters. The recommended limit of 200 fecal coliforms/100 ml for primary contact recreational water use is consistent with research findings and field investigations.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Water Works Association

  2 Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016
• Authors:
  • Geldreich, E E
• Publication Date: 1970-2

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 113-30
• Serial:
  • American Water Works Association, Journal of
  • Volume: 62
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Water Works Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Chemical analysis; Marine biology; Monitoring; Water; Water quality
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00005908
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 25 1973 12:00AM