Prevalence of indicator and potential pathogenic bacterial groups in the Chapora bay-estuarine system, Goa, central west coast of India

Sangodkar, Nitisha; Gonsalves, Maria–Judith; Shanbhag, Yogini; Sreepada, R.A.; Nazareth, Delcy R.

doi:10.1007/s10661-020-08368-1

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“…as the third major contributor in the water sample. The higher count in sediment could be due to the higher availability of nutrients and other organic matter (Sangodkar et al 2020). Both VPLO and VCLO count were higher in monsoon season compared to post monsoon season.…”

Section: Microbiological Abundancementioning

confidence: 99%

Preliminary assessment of the water quality of Rushikulya estuary based on the abundance of pathogenic bacteria

Panda

Sundaray

Mishra

et al. 2023

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Present study is the first ever investigation on water quality based on pathogenic bacterial abundance in the Rushikulya estuary, east coast of India. Analysis of water and sediment samples collected from the Rushikulya estuary during monsoon and post-monsoon indicates seasonal variability along with dominance of pathogenic bacteria in sediment as compared to water. Further, higher abundance of pathogenic bacteria during monsoon suggests the significant role of monsoonal discharge. The study reveals a close association between water quality parameters like (BOD, SiO4 and PO4) and abundance of pathogenic bacteria (Total Streptococcus, Fecal Coliform). Meanwhile abundance of E. coli, FC and SHLO, both in water and sediment, were found maximum in Rushikulya estuary when compared to other estuarine ecosystems of India. Considering Rushikulya estuarine environment as one of the world-famous Olive Ridley turtle nesting habitats, deterioration of water quality associated with pathogenic bacterial abundance is a major concern and needs immediate attention.

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Section: Microbiological Abundancementioning

confidence: 99%