Fecal microorganisms inhabit sandy beaches of Florida

Traditionally, the cleanliness of a beach is monitored by sampling the bathing water a few meters from shore. But since sand is an effective filter, it follows that fecal bacteria (those from sewage) may be concentrated in the sand as the tide flows and ebbs.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news129899003.html">Fecal microorganisms inhabit sandy beaches of Florida</a></p> <p>Traditionally, the cleanliness of a beach is monitored by sampling the bathing water a few meters from shore. But since sand is an effective filter, it follows that fecal bacteria (those from sewage) may be concentrated in the sand as the tide flows and ebbs. </p>