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Microbial Source Tracking: From Basic Science to Management Tool
Citation:
Shanks, O. Microbial Source Tracking: From Basic Science to Management Tool. Presented at Annual UNC Water Microbiology Meeting, Chapel Hill, NC, May 22, 2018.
Impact/Purpose:
Fecal Pollution is a Worldwide Problem. Fecal microbes are a common biological contaminant in surface waters worldwide. EPA Responsibilities are to protect and restore waters for recreational use, Clean Water Act 1972, risk assessment of beach contaminants (BEACH Act 2000), development of new or revised ambient water quality criteria (AWQC), and management of Point and Non-Point Pollution Sources. Public health risk can vary by source and Mitigation strategies can vary by source. Source information improves water quality management and public safety. We can Streamline Future Method Development by implementing standardized procedures, promoting multiple lab studies, and blueprinting for emerging MST technologies.
Description:
Presentation to be given at the Annual UNC Water Microbiology Meeting. Fecal Pollution is a Worldwide Problem. Fecal microbes are a common biological contaminant in surface waters worldwide. EPA Responsibilities are to protect and restore waters for recreational use, Clean Water Act 1972, risk assessment of beach contaminants (BEACH Act 2000), development of new or revised ambient water quality criteria (AWQC), and management of Point and Non-Point Pollution Sources. Public health risk can vary by source and Mitigation strategies can vary by source. Source information improves water quality management and public safety. We can Streamline Future Method Development by implementing standardized procedures, promoting multiple lab studies, and blueprinting for emerging MST technologies.