South River 2007 Data
Enterococci Probable Colonies/100ml
The South RIVERKEEPER® collects water samples from local swimming beaches each week from May through September and sends them to be analyzed for bacteria levels by Sally Horner at AACC. EPA states that bacteria levels higher than 104 probable colonies per milliliter of water is unsafe for swimming. In addition the Health Department recommends staying out of the water for 48 hours after a heavy rains. Here are this week’s results.
Click here to see all of 2007 data
Click here for Severn River Association's website, and go to "Operation Clearwater" for a description of the testing method.
South River Enterococci Counts 2007 8/22/2007 (Wednesday) |
colony forming
units/100 ml |
Aberdeen Creek |
50 |
Little Aberdeen Creek |
10 |
Cape St John |
410 |
Edgewater Beach Shaded Section |
200 |
Hillsmere Shores Beach |
510 |
Liberty Marina |
40 |
Loch Haven |
3400 |
| London Towne at Delmar |
290 |
South River Heights |
500 |
Turkey Point |
20 |
