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College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2007
EDTF Date Created
2007
Description
Multiple tracers, such as DO, ammonia, TN, TOC, E. coli, TC, and Enterococcus were
analyzed in order to identify and characterize trends in coastal water quality. This study
focused on three factors; wastewater disposal and treatment alternative; season; and
human population density. Samples were collected in representative sites of urban
Broward County and of rural Taylor County, FL, for pair-wise comparison. Sites
included areas connected to the public sewer network and served by on-site treatment and
disposal system (OSTDS). Sampling activities were conducted through seasonal low and
seasonal high water table elevation (SLWT and SHWT), and always on slack to outgoing
tide. Different statistical tests were performed, including: t-Tests, correlation analysis,
principal component analysis (PCA), and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results
suggested that water quality is lower: in urban sites compared to rural sites; in OSTDS
sites compared to sewered areas; and SHWT compared to SLWT.
analyzed in order to identify and characterize trends in coastal water quality. This study
focused on three factors; wastewater disposal and treatment alternative; season; and
human population density. Samples were collected in representative sites of urban
Broward County and of rural Taylor County, FL, for pair-wise comparison. Sites
included areas connected to the public sewer network and served by on-site treatment and
disposal system (OSTDS). Sampling activities were conducted through seasonal low and
seasonal high water table elevation (SLWT and SHWT), and always on slack to outgoing
tide. Different statistical tests were performed, including: t-Tests, correlation analysis,
principal component analysis (PCA), and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results
suggested that water quality is lower: in urban sites compared to rural sites; in OSTDS
sites compared to sewered areas; and SHWT compared to SLWT.
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Extent
217 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
FA00012505
Additional Information
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2007
Date Created Backup
2007
Date Text
2007
Date Created (EDTF)
2007
Date Issued (EDTF)
2007
Extension
FAU
IID
FA00012505
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
Bocca, Thais Sepulveda
Graduate College
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217 p.
Title Plain
The Use of Multiple Tracers to Determine the Impact of Septic Tanks on the Water Quality of Urban and Rural Coastal Environments
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2007
2007
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
The Use of Multiple Tracers to Determine the Impact of Septic Tanks on the Water Quality of Urban and Rural Coastal Environments
Other Title Info
The Use of Multiple Tracers to Determine the Impact of Septic Tanks on the Water Quality of Urban and Rural Coastal Environments