| Main Title |
Bacterial water quality standards for recreational waters, freshwater and marine waters : status report. |
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Water. |
| Publisher |
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, |
| Year Published |
2003 |
| Report Number |
EPA 823-R-03-008; PB2003106901 |
| Stock Number |
PB2003-106901 |
| OCLC Number |
64566269 |
| Subjects |
Beaches--United States ;
Water quality--Government policy--United States ;
Water quality management--United States ;
Water--Pollution--Law and legislation--United States
|
| Additional Subjects |
Bacteria ;
Water quality standards ;
Sea water ;
Fresh water ;
United States ;
Microorganisms ;
Water pollution effects ;
Pathogens ;
Regional analysis ;
Environmental health ;
Public health ;
Exposure ;
Monitoring ;
Outdoor recreation ;
Beach program ;
Clean Water Act of 2000
|
| Internet Access |
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJAD |
Internet only |
|
Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
05/21/2004 |
| NTIS |
PB2003-106901 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
|
| Collation |
32 pages : digital, PDF file |
| Abstract |
In 1997, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established the Beaches Environmental Assessment, and Coastal and Health (BEACH) Program. The goal of the BEACH program is to reduce risks to human health caused by exposure to pathogens in recreational waters. Surveys and ongoing scientific studies continue to document the presence of, or the potential for, disease-carrying bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens present in local beach water, primarily from sewage and stormwater runoff. Humans can be exposed to pathogens in recreational waters through ingestion, inhalation, and body contact. The BEACH Program focuses on the following five areas to improve public health and environmental protection programs for beach goers, and to provide the public with information about the quality of their beach water: strengthening beach standards and testing; providing faster laboratory test methods; predicting pollution; investing in health and methods research, and informing the public. The Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act of 2000 authorized EPA to award grants for development and implementation of programs to notify the public of the potential exposure to disease-causing microorganisms in coastal recreation waters. |
| Notes |
Title from title screen (viewed on Mar. 7, 2006). "June 2003." "EPA 823-R-03-008." |
| Place Published |
Washington, D.C. |
| Supplementary Notes |
See also PB98-153075. |
| Availability Notes |
Product reproduced from digital image. Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA. |
| Access Notes |
Mode of access: Internet from the EPA web site. Address as of 3/7/2006: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/beaches/local/statrept.pdf; current access available via PURL. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2003 |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A04/MF A01 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
computer |
| Content |
text |
| Carrier |
online resource |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| Merged OCLC records |
55089787; 979585852; 980155613 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20171011064711 |
| Language |
eng |
| SUDOCS Number |
EP 2.2:823-R-03-008; EP 2.2:2004016196 |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
MERGE |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
01915cam 2200457Ia 45110 |
