Background: Pollution–unwanted waste released to air, water, and land by human activity–is
the largest environmental cause of disease in the world today. It is responsible for an …

Abstract Purpose of Review Fecal contamination of water is a major public health concern.
This review summarizes recent developments and advancements in water quality indicators …

Roughly half of the human population lives near the coast, and coastal water pollution
(CWP) is widespread. Coastal waters along Tijuana, Mexico, and Imperial Beach (IB), USA …

Fecal pollution of recreational waters can cause scenic blight and pose a threat to public
health, resulting in beach advisories and closures. Fecal indicator bacteria (total and fecal …

This study investigated the risk of gastrointestinal illness associated with swimming in
surface waters with aged sewage contamination. First, a systematic review compiled 333 …

Background: Projected increases in extreme weather may change relationships between
rain-related climate exposures and diarrheal disease. Whether rainfall increases or …

The third edition of this bestselling text has been rigorously updated to reflect major new
discoveries and concepts since 2011, especially progress due to extensive application of …

This study evaluated ozone treatment to address concerns regarding the discharge to
marine waters of chemical contaminants and pathogens in reverse osmosis (RO) …

Fecal bacteria in bathing seawater pose a substantial public health risk and require rigorous
monitoring. The unexpected beach closures during the COVID-19 lockdowns have afforded …

Urban runoff is one of the greatest sources of microbial pollution to surface waters. Biofilters
can limit the impact of stormwater runoff on surface water quality by diverting runoff from …