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This paper reports the results of a 4-year investigation, concerning the microbiological quality of coastal waters in the Tyrrhenian Sea, for a total coastline length of approximately 180 km. The monitored areas include the Tuscany littoral in the district of Livorno (Leghorn, Italy), three isles (Elba, Capraia and Gorgona) and the terminal tract of two rivers (Calambrone and Cecina). The results obtained were considered for the assessment of the bacteriological and virological pollution of the monitored areas, as well as for the study of the correlation between the different bacteriological parameters (total coliforms, E. coli and fecal streptococci) and between E. coli and animal viruses. |
