As a result of the literature surveys required in order to write "Water Quality Criteria for Microbiological Indicators" (Warrington 1988), a number of questions were raised concerning the adequacy and specificity of the current health-related monitoring practices carried out in British Columbia. Some data gathering activities were carried out to help answer these questions. Several good reviews of problems and practices in the field of microbiological contamination of ambient waters and how to ascertain the significance of the numbers obtained in sampling programs are available. The following are recommended as an introduction: Hoadley and Dutka (1977), Pipes (1982), Berg (1983), and Warrington (1988; 1988a).
Warrington, P.D.. 1990. Microbiological Indicators - a Discussion of the Relevance of Counts and Ratios. BC Ministry of Environment and Parks
Keywords: water quality, microbiological indicators
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