Nowcasting methods for determining microbiological water quality at recreational beaches and drinking-water source waters
Donna S. Francy, Amie M.G. Brady, Jessica R. Cicale, Harrison D. Dalby, Erin A. Stelzer
Abstract
• Nowcasts are cost efficient tools for timely and accurate water-quality assessments. • Models for fecal-indicator bacteria and cyanotoxins can be used in nowcasts. • Different modeling techniques are used in nowcasts at locations around the world. • Nowcasts benefit the public by providing water quality conditions in real time. • Managers use nowcasts for decisions on water advisory and treatment options.
Topics & Concepts
NowcastingWater qualityRecreationEnvironmental scienceIndicator bacteriaQuality (philosophy)Fecal coliformMeteorologyGeographyEcologyBiologyEpistemologyPhilosophySoil and Water Nutrient DynamicsWater Quality and Pollution AssessmentWater Quality and Resources Studies