Citation: Moloney, M., Pybus, C. & Faulkner, N. 1990 Coliform pollution in Lough Atalia, Co. Galway. Irish Naturalists' Journal 23: 185-189
Number of Pages: 5
Volume Part: 5-6
Keywords: Bacteria, Biochemistry, Currents, Galway, Lake, Marine, Marine Inlet, Monitoring, Pollution, Salinity, Sewage, Water quality
Abstract: Coliform (E. coli) levels in Lough Atalia, a tidal inlet situated off the north eastern corner of Galway, are reported. The comparison shows that Lough Atalia is unfit for growing shellfish, bathing or any other recreational activity.