Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 3 February 2021

    Downstream of Graffiti bridge by Beth Baker

    Water was clear, adequate flow, could see bottom, some trash debris present as usual

  • 28 January 2021

    Old Highway 13 Bridge by William W Mitchell

    River stage 14.45, River flow 6540 cfs.

  • 28 January 2021

    Highway 35 Bridge by William W Mitchell

    Significant rain two days prior has pushed water level up significantly. River stage 14.1, River flow 4070 cfs.

  • 6 January 2021

    Downstream of Graffiti bridge by Karissa Logan

    There was quite a bit of trash at the site.

  • 7 December 2020

    Strong River Bridge by Karen Felder

    This is the first water testing at this site. Based on the Beach Action Values established by the Environmental Protection Agency, the concentration of e.coli present on this date exceeded the safe recreational threshold. Based on the Beach Action Values established by the EPA, today's sampling indicates 267 e coli/per 100 ml of water and is considered unsafe for human contact. The higher the number of e coli present, the greater the risk of disease causing microorganisms. Some possible sources of fecal contamination include; agricultural runoff, wildlife that use the water as their natural habitat, runoff from areas contaminated with pet manure, wastewater treatment plants, and on-site septic systems. Heavy precipitation may cause these organisms to be washed into creeks, rivers, streams, lakes, or ground water. Consumption of or contact with water contaminated with feces of warm-blooded animals can cause a variety of illnesses.

  • 7 December 2020

    D'Lo Water Park by Karen Felder

    RED ADVISORY Test results indicate the level of e coli (533 per 100 ml) found in the Strong River at D'Lo Water Park exceeds the level required for safe recreational swimming, i.e., Beach Action Value (BAV). Some possible sources of fecal contamination include; agricultural runoff, wildlife that use the water as their natural habitat, runoff from areas contaminated with pet manure, wastewater treatment plants, and on-site septic systems. Heavy precipitation may cause these organisms to be washed into creeks, rivers, streams, lakes, or ground water. Consumption of or contact with water contaminated with feces of warm-blooded animals can cause a variety of illnesses.