Scientists seek sources of fecal pollution that cause contamination

LANSINGater quality experts are usingWDNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures and reduced recreational opportunities along the Great Lakes and other Michigan inland lakes and streams.Fecal contamination, indicated by the presence of E. coli bacteria, is the leading cause of beach closures in the U.S., said Wenjing Ren, a postdoc...

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