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Virtual Beach 3.0.6 User Guide

Virtual Beach version 3 (VB3) is a decision support tool that constructs site-specific statistical models to predict fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) concentrations at recreational beaches. VB3 is primarily designed for beach managers responsible for making decisions regarding beach closures or the issuance of swimming advisories due to pathogen contamination.

  • Virtual Beach v3.0.6 User Guide (pdf) (2.65 MB)
    Software for developing empirical models of pathogen indicators in recreational waters - user guide.

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