Researcher Develops Model to Track E. coli in Charles River
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 10:21
in Earth & Climate
It is a common belief that the water quality of the Charles River and other lakes, streams and rivers is at its worst after a large rainfall because of pollutants carried by runoff. However, a recent study completed by researchers at Northeastern University in Boston found high concentrations of E. coli bacteria in the Charles River after a long period of no rain.
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