Integrated analyses of fecal indicator bacteria, microbial source tracking markers, and pathogens for Southeast Asian beach water quality assessment

• Main Authors: Akechai Kongprajug, Natcha Chyerochana, Surapong Rattanakul, Thammanitchpol Denpetkul, Watsawan Sangkaew, Pornjira Somnark, Yupin Patarapongsant, Kanokpon Tomyim, Montakarn Sresung, Skorn Mongkolsuk, Kwanrawee Sirikanchana
• Other Authors: Chulabhorn Research Institute
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Engineering; Environmental Science
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/76930
• Institution: Mahidol University

The degradation of coastal water quality from fecal pollution poses a health risk to visitors at recreational beaches. Fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) are a proxy for fecal pollution; however the accuracy of their representation of fecal pollution health risks at recreational beaches impacted by non-...