A Regional Survey of the Microbiological Water Quality Along The Shoreline Of The Southern California Bight

A long-term study comparing membrane filtration with Colilert® defined substrates in detecting fecal coliforms and Escherichia coli in natural waters

“…The leading cause of impairment for designated uses in Virginia rivers and streams is violation of bacterial standards (VA DEQ, 2004). As freshwater outlets bring high amounts of fecal bacteria (fecal coliforms and enterococci) to coastal areas (Noble et al, 2000), the impact becomes magnified.…”

Dry Weather Flow Contribution of Metals, Nutrients, and Solids from Natural Catchments

“…Over the last decade efforts to manage water quality in California and other semi-arid climates have concentrated mainly on storm water, which is perceived to be the largest source of pollutant loading (Ackerman and Schiff 2003;Noble et al 2000). This perception is based on a climate characterized by low natural baseflow during the extended dry season followed by intense winter storms.…”

Localized beach contamination in American Samoa: Results from two years of weekly monitoring

“…Most of the residential development on Tutuila has occurred in the narrow strip of generally level coastal land, and the increase in impervious surfaces associated with development has increased the amount of surface water runoff discharged directly into the nearshore habitats. Noble et al (2000) found that storm drains and consolidated runoff were the causes of most violations of California's water quality standards for nearshore waters. Improper waste loads from management and/or disposal of human waste in coastal villages is likely an important contributor to nearshore bacterial contamination as well.…”