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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/39173| Title: | Pollution in Cochin backwaters with reference to indicator bacteria |
| Authors: | Gore, P S Raveendran, O Unnithan, R V |
| Issue Date: | Mar-1979 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | Quantitative abundance of indicator bacteria, viz. coliforms, Escherichia coli and Streptococcus faecalis, in sediment and water samples from 6 sewage outfall stations of Cochin backwaters, Kerala, India is studied for 1 yr. FC/FS (faecal coliform/faecal streptococci) ratio indicates that the principal source of faecal pollution is non-human type originating from land drainage, discharge of organic waste and also from sewage discharge. Based on quantitative abundance and distribution of these organisms the 6 stations are classified as intensely polluted, fairly polluted, and slightly polluted. Consumption of edible animals obtained from the Cochin estuarine environment, as a source of health hazard is highlighted. |
| Page(s): | 43-46 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | IJMS Vol.08(1) [March 1979] |
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