2007 West and Rhode River Bacteria (Enterococci) Counts (# of colonies per 100 mL of water)

2007 West and Rhode River Bacteria (Enterococci) Counts (# of colonies per 100 mL of water)

Click on any site marker to see enterococci bacteria counts. Counts greater than 105 colonies/100 mL of water are highlighted in red. These enterococci counts indicate that exposure to the water in that area via swimming or other water activities may pose a health risk.

Information about laboratory procedure used to detect enterococci bacteria in the water samples: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/methods/biosolids/EPA.Method.1600.July2006.pdf

Thanks to Dr. Sally Hornor and her crew at AACC for the lab work!