FAECAL-INDICATOR CONCENTRATIONS IN WATERS DRAINING LOWLAND PASTORAL CATCHMENTS IN THE UK : RELATIONSHIPS WITH LAND USE AND FARMING PRACTICES

Study of faecal-indicator (coliforms, E. coli, streptococci) sources and controlling factors within the rural, and predominantly lowland, pastoral catchments in the UK. Relationship with land use and livestock-related management practices (i.e., grazing and slurry/manure applications) - Significant impacts on the marine bathing water quality.