Project 2694

Fate and Transport of Surface Water Pathogens in Watersheds

$495,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Nicholas Ashbolt
Project Manager
Linda J Reekie
Contractor
Water Research Australia Limited
Microbes & Pathogens
Reservoir Management
Source Water Protection

Abstract

Characterizes the physicochemical interactions of key pathogen groups associated with sediment and organic matter in watersheds. Also identifies and quantifies pathogen sources, fate, and hydrologic transport under various environmental conditions to enable the development of water quality modules for incorporation into hydrologic and hydrodynamic models of watersheds, streams, and reservoirs. Includes a CD-ROM. Published in 2005.