Health implications of sewage in coastal waters : the British case.

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Rees, Gareth

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1993Description: 6 pSubject: It is estimated that there are about 1000 outfalls discharging sewage around the UK coastline, over half of which may be classified as major. A survey carried out in 1989 revealed that 60% discharged raw sewage, and a further 8% was subject to only preliminary treatment. This report focuses on the microbiology hazards associated with such outfalls, and the risks posed to those swimming in UK waters. The need to identify organisms other than coliforms and faecal coliforms as indicators of sewage pollution is stressed, and alternatives are proposed. A review of the results of epidemiological investigations using bathers and non-bathers show significantly increased rates of gastroenteritis in the bathing group. Methods of improving sewage disposal facilities in order to reduce such risks and to meet the requirements of the EC Bathing Water Directive are discussed

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Reprinted from Marine Pollution Bulletin; 1993; Vol. 26; No. 1; p. 14-19

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It is estimated that there are about 1000 outfalls discharging sewage around the UK coastline, over half of which may be classified as major. A survey carried out in 1989 revealed that 60% discharged raw sewage, and a further 8% was subject to only preliminary treatment. This report focuses on the microbiology hazards associated with such outfalls, and the risks posed to those swimming in UK waters. The need to identify organisms other than coliforms and faecal coliforms as indicators of sewage pollution is stressed, and alternatives are proposed. A review of the results of epidemiological investigations using bathers and non-bathers show significantly increased rates of gastroenteritis in the bathing group. Methods of improving sewage disposal facilities in order to reduce such risks and to meet the requirements of the EC Bathing Water Directive are discussed

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