Scientists use viral DNA to detect fecal contamination of water

PHYSorg
Dec 23, 2024, 4:17 pm78 pts
The presence of human waste in sewage overflow or stormwater runoff that ultimately finds its way into rivers and lakes is a major public health hazard. As a result, it is imperative that water bodies and samples are continuously tested for the presence of human fecal contamination.

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