This study describes decay rates of microbial source tracking markers, viral surrogates and pathogens in estuarine waters under in situ conditions and in light vs dark conditions. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: Because it is not owned by EPA. It can be accessed through the following means: Data will be made available on request to corresponding author. Format: N/A- no primary/secondary data owned by EPA.
This dataset is associated with the following publication:
Ahmed, W., A. Korajkic, M. Gabrewold, S. Payyappat, M. Cassidy, N. Harrison, and C. Besley. Assessing the nucleic acid decay of human wastewater markers and enteric viruses in estuarine waters in Sydney, Australia. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. Elsevier BV, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 926: 171389, (2024).