Sewage pollution in the coastal waters off Port Dickson, Straits of Malacca

The distribution of fecal coliform bacteria in the near-shore waters and coastal waters off Port Dickson was studied between August 1987 and August 1989. Although a significantly high level of fecal coliform bacteria was found in the near-shore waters, very low levels were detected in (he sediments and m coastal waters between 0. 5 km and 5 km away from the coast. I he results indicate that the coastal waters off Port Dickson are suitable for recreational and aquaculture uses