Classical and Molecular Methods to Measure Fecal Bacteria

This chapter provides an overview of classical and molecular methods to detect and enumerate fecal indicator bacteria (FIB). It summarizes general field sampling and laboratory considerations for using FIB methods, outlines the more common laboratory approaches to measure FIB, describes methods for certain key FIB, identifies standard methods, and summarizes some considerations for using FIB methods in particular situations or environments. The …