Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6361852 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Analysis of the physical, chemical and biological parameters assessing water quality in Harris Neck estuary indicated that the average dissolved oxygen level was 8.6 mg/L, it maintained moderate levels of total dissolved nitrogen (2.7-4.6 mg/L) and total dissolved phosphorous (<0.05 mg/L), chlorophyll a was above 5.0 μg/L and it is contaminated with low levels of fecal bacteria. Bifidobacterium adolescentis, a putative marker of human fecal pollution, was detected once at stations 3 and 5. Overall the Harris Neck water quality analyses indicated a relatively pristine and a healthy functioning marine environment.
Research highlights⺠Harris Neck estuary is relatively pristine. ⺠Low level of fecal bacteria contamination was detected. ⺠Human fecal pollution was detected at two stations.