Fecal-Indicator Bacteria in the Newfound Creek Watershed, Western North Carolina, During a High and Low Streamflow Condition, 2003 Scientific Investigations Report 2004–5257 By Elise M. Giddings and Carolyn J. Oblinger Prepared in cooperation with the Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District

REPORT

• Abstract
• Introduction
  • Description of Study Area
  • Purpose and scope
  • Bacterial Contaminants Analyzed
• Methods
  • Streamflow and Physical Measurements
  • E. coli and Fecal Coliform Bacteria Collection
  • Coliphage Virus Collection
• Streamflow and Physical Water-Quality Properties
• Fecal-Indicator Bacteria in Streamwater
• Bacteria in Streambed Sediments
• Coliphage Results
• Summary
• Literature Cited

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