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Project Metadata Element | Details |
Project Title | Development of Microbial Source Tracking Techniques |
Research Area | Water |
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Principal Investigator or Lead Irish Partner | Wim. G. Meijer |
Lead Institution or Organisation | University College Dublin (UCD) |
Lead Country | Ireland |
Latitude, Longitude (of Lead Institution) | 53.30859, -6.22577 |
Lead Funding Entity | Environmental Protection Agency |
Approximate Project Start Date | 01/11/2008 |
Approximate Project Finishing Date | 01/11/2011 |
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Project Keywords | Health; Microbial Source Tracking; Bacteroidetes; Faecal pollution |
Project Abstract | This proposal focuses on Microbial Source Tracking (MST) tools for application in Ireland. In particular it centres on Bacteroidetes as marker for faecal pollution, as applicants have previously shown the usefulness of these in Ireland. This proposal aims to validate additional MST markers for use in Ireland. The behaviour of MST markers in a well characterised catchment will be analysed, with emphasis on relation to bacteriological parameters set out in the EU water directives. The potential role of riverine sediments as reservoir for MST markers will be determined. The relationship of MST markers with their hosts will be studied. The Project will disseminate the results through international peer reviewed scientific journals and in relevant conferences focusing on water quality. We previously have organsied two successful workshops following the iCREW project for Irish stakeholders, e.g. water quality managers. A similar workshop to disseminate results at the end of the project will be organised for stakeholders. The final report including results and standard operating procedures will be made available on CDROM to stakeholders. |