Physical, chemical and biological properties of the surface water that are measured continuously while the patrol boat is underway.
5 Samples taken
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Enterococcus Count
Entero CountEnterococcus (“Entero”) is a fecal indicating bacterium that lives in the intestines of humans and other warm-blooded animals. It is the EPA preferred indicator for sewage contamination. |
Quality | Rain, day of (in) | Prior Day | 2 Days Prior | 3 Days Prior Rain | 4 Days Total Rain |
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5 Samples taken
Enterococcus is an EPA-approved fecal contamination indicator.
Samples taken by citizen scientists trained by Riverkeeper, and processed on the Riverkeeper vessel, according to the 2014 Quality Assurance Project Plan.
Rainfall data comes from wunderground.com. Wet weather is a common trigger of fecal contamination.
Water Quality scoring is based on the 2012 Recreational Water Quality Criteria from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for safe swimming. Learn More
This headwaters sampling site is located at the southern edge of the Great Vly, a 184-acre wetland that feeds the Sawyer Kill. The Vly is a NYS DEC Wildlife Management Area that people can use for paddling, fishing and other activities.
Ulster County Dept. of Health: 845-340-3010; NYSDEC Region 3: 845-256-3000
