COMPARISON AND CONTINUOUS ESTIMATES OF INDICATOR BACTERIA IN KANSAS STREAMS

摘要

More streams in Kansas are listed impaired because of high fecal coliform bacteria densities than becauseof any other contaminant. The sanitary quality of water and its use as a public supply and for recreational activities, such asswimming, wading, boating, and fishing, are currently evaluated on the basis of fecal coliform bacteria densities. The KansasDepartment of Health and Environment (KDHE) is considering replacing the current (2002) fecal coliform criteria with theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recommended Escherichia coli (E. coli) criteria.