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Distinguishing human from animal faecal contamination in water: A review

L. W. Sinton Christchurch Science Centre, Institute of Environmental Science & Research Ltd, P.O. Box 29 181, Christchurch, New Zealand
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R. K. Finlay Christchurch Science Centre, Institute of Environmental Science & Research Ltd, P.O. Box 29 181, Christchurch, New Zealand
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D. J. Hannah Environmental Risk Management Authority, P. O. Box 10 840, Wellington, New Zealand
Pages 323-348 | Received 03 Apr 1997, Accepted 24 Nov 1997, Published online: 29 Mar 2010

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