Record #:

1404

Author(s):

Faris, Jeannie

Abstract:

Nonpoint source pollution is proving to be a complex problem along the coast, closing shellfish waters and causing concern about the general degradation of the water supply.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Jan/Feb 1994, p2-11, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hewlett's Creek (New Hanover County); Shellfish as carriers of disease; Water quality--New Hanover County; Water--Pollution--New Hanover County

Record #:

28332

Author(s):

Tavares, Mary E.; Spivey, Mary I.; Mciver, Matthew R.; Mallin, Michael A.

Abstract:

Three New Hanover County, North Carolina tidal creeks were sampled for optical brighteners (compounds added to laundry detergents) and fecal coliform bacteria. Simultaneous testing for fecal bacteria and optical brighteners was shown to be a viable procedure for detecting human sources of fecal microbial pollution in waterways.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 3, Fall 2008, p91-97, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water quality--New Hanover County; Water pollution