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Variability of Escherichia coliVariability of Escherichia coli(E. coli) concentrations in ( )
Whiteoak Watershed, Houston TexasHouston, Texas
Prepared by
Karina Navarro
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Variability in Whiteoak Bayou WatershedVariability in Whiteoak Bayou WatershedBackgroundWatershed LocationWatershed LocationSampling and Analysis MethodsResults
Variability between sitesyTemperature effectsRain effects
Possible Explanations of Variability
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BackgroundBackground
E. coli is used as an indicator bacteriaTh TCEQ t t d d f th i ll blThe TCEQ sets standards for the maximum allowable levels of E. coliAll surface waters in Texas are supposed to meet theAll surface waters in Texas are supposed to meet the standards for contact recreationThe streams in Whiteoak Bayou Watershed fail to
t th t d dmeet these standards
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Location of Whiteoak Watershed
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Sample Collection
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Sample Collection
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Laboratory Processingy g
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Laboratory AnalysisLaboratory Analysis
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Laboratory AnalysisLaboratory Analysis
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Daily Fecal Coliform Concentrations
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Daily E. coli Concentrations
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Potential causes of variabilityy
Very localized conditionsVery localized conditions
T tTemperature
Rain
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Weekly E. coli Concentrations
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Geometric mean of E. coli concentrations at each site
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Comparing E. coli concentrations at different sites
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Temperature
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Rain
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Number of Days After Rain Event
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Amount of Rainfall
R2 = 136R2 =.136
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What Causes Such Variation?
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Location Effects
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Temperature EffectsTemperature Effects
25°C <Water Temperature < 35°C
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Rain Effects
Wash-Off Effect
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Take a lot of samples
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Acknowledgments
National Science FoundationUH Civil/Environmental Engineering REUUH Civil/Environmental Engineering REUDr. Hanadi RifaiAnuradha DesaiAnuradha DesaiThe lab group I worked with
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The research study described herein was sponsored by the National Science Foundation under the Award No. EEC-0649163. The opinions expressed in this study are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsornecessarily reflect the views of the sponsor.
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