Microbial Source Identification in Watersheds Using Concentration-Discharge Diagrams - A Central Michigan River Study

Explore a conference presentation examining microbial contamination sources in watersheds through concentration-discharge diagram analysis. Learn how to identify and track fecal bacteria from animal waste and human sewage in water systems using C-q diagrams, which reveal contaminant transport pathways and water sources. Discover findings from a Central Michigan River study that compared E. coli and Bovine-associated bacteroides patterns across different seasons, demonstrating how surface runoff, soil water, and groundwater contribute to microbial contamination. Understand the relationship between microbial pollutants and flowrates, first flush phenomena, and their implications for water quality management and public health protection.