Effects of Rainfall on E. coli Concentrations at Door County, Wisconsin Beaches
Joint Authors
Kleinheinz, Gregory T.
McDermott, Colleen M.
Hughes, Sarah
Brown, Amanda
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
Rainfall and its associated storm water runoff have been associated with transport of many pollutants into beach water.
Fecal material, from a variety of animals (humans, pets, livestock, and wildlife), can wash into beach water following rainfall and result in microbial contamination of the beach.
Many locales around the world issue pre-emptive beach closures associated with rainfall.
This study looked at eight beaches located in Door County, Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan to determine the impact of rainfall on E.
coli concentrations in beach water.
Water samples were collected from beach water and storm water discharge pipes during rainfall events of 5 mm in the previous 24 hours.
Six of the eight beaches showed a significant association between rainfall and elevated beach water E.
coli concentrations.
The duration of the impact of rainfall on beach water E.
coli concentrations was variable (immediate to 12 hours).
Amount of rainfall in the days previous to the sampling did not have significant impact on the E.
coli concentrations measured in beach water.
Presence of storm water conveyance pipes adjacent to the beach did not have a uniform impact on beach water E.
coli concentrations.
This study suggests that each beach needs to be examined on its own with regard to rain impacts on E coli concentrations in beach water.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kleinheinz, Gregory T.& McDermott, Colleen M.& Hughes, Sarah& Brown, Amanda. 2010. Effects of Rainfall on E. coli Concentrations at Door County, Wisconsin Beaches. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kleinheinz, Gregory T.…[et al.]. Effects of Rainfall on E. coli Concentrations at Door County, Wisconsin Beaches. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kleinheinz, Gregory T.& McDermott, Colleen M.& Hughes, Sarah& Brown, Amanda. Effects of Rainfall on E. coli Concentrations at Door County, Wisconsin Beaches. International Journal of Microbiology. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505451
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505451