Fecal pollution source characterization in the surface waters of recharge and contributing zones of a karst aquifer using general and host-associated fecal genetic markers

Abstract

< 0.05) between nutrients and FIB/MST markers, indicating these factors are influencing the spatial and temporal variations of fecal sources. Overall, results emphasize that integration of environmental/land-use data with MST is crucial for a better understanding of nutrient loading and fecal contamination.