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Antibiotic Resistance Reveals Sewage Contamination in Urban Rivers

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Using Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Coliforms as a Tool to Investigate Combined Sewer Overflow Contamination.
Gaurav Dhiman, Emma N. Burns, David W. Morris

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The study used antibiotic resistance profiles of bacteria to investigate contamination in the Anacostia River. Bacteria from sewer overflows showed more resistance to antibiotics compared to nonpoint sources, indicating higher pollution levels. This method can help monitor and improve water quality in urban watersheds like the Anacostia River.