A systematic review of microorganisms as indicators of recreational water quality in natural and drinking water systems
José Luis Lugo Arias, Elkyn Rafael Lugo, Mario Alberto de la Puente Pacheco
Abstract
Abstract The purpose of this review was to highlight the most frequent biological indicators used to estimate the microbiological quality of drinking and recreational water. It was observed that the incorporation of other microbiological indicators should be considered to strengthen the decision-making process on water quality management and guarantee its safe consumption in recreational activities.
Topics & Concepts
RecreationWater qualityEnvironmental scienceQuality (philosophy)Environmental planningRecreational useWater resource managementEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental healthEcologyBiologyMedicinePhilosophyEpistemologyWater Treatment and DisinfectionFecal contamination and water qualityPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts