Wading in waste.

• Autores: Michael A. Mallin
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 294, Nº. 6, 2006, págs. 52-59
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article looks at how unchecked development along America's coast has caused beaches and shellfish beds to become increasing fouled by disease-causing microbes. The author reviews how water runoff, human waste in sewage overflows and septic-tanks leaks are causing pollution as a result of increased development. INSETS: Overview/Microbial Pollution;FECAL MICROBES ON THE MOVE;THE EFFECTS OF CONCRETE AND ASPHALT;MORE TO EXPLORE