Table 2.
Summary of WWTP locations, Escherichia coli loads in primary clarifier effluents and antibiotic-resistant E. coli isolates obtained from each site
| WWTP Site | Average Facility Capacity | Dates of Collection | Total E. coli (CFU/100 mL) | AR E. coli isolates | CR E. coli isolates | Raw wastewater composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 13 MGD | 51 | 8 | Domestic, urban | ||
| Sept. 2013 | 2.70E+06 | |||||
| NEW JERSEY | 45 MGD | 84 | 22 | Domestic, urban | ||
| Nov. 2012 | 4.50E+06 | |||||
| N. CALIFORNIA | 33 MGD | 8 | 1 | Agriculture, domestic, suburban | ||
| April 2013 | TNTC | |||||
| TEXAS | 7.0 MGD | 14 | 1 | Agriculture, domestic, rural | ||
| April 2013 | 2.00E+07 | |||||
| MARYLAND | 5.0 MGD | 32 | 8 | Domestic, industrial, suburban | ||
| April 2013 | 5.50E+07 | |||||
| COLORADO | 135 MGD | 29 | 10 | Agriculture, domestic, industrial, urban | ||
| April 2013 | 3.00E+07 | |||||
| S. CALIFORNIA | 275 MGD | 104 | 15 | Industrial, agriculture, domestic, urban | ||
| Sept. 2013 | 1.00E+07 |