Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 29 February 2020

    Merit Water Park by Karen Felder

    This testing was done ten days after the 2020 winter flood of the Pearl River. North, central and south Mississippi were impacted by heavy rainfall that saw many streams topping their banks. Merit Water Park on Rials Creek sustained little to no lasting effects of the record setting flood. Today’s water test showed 33.33 e coli per 100 ml. The lower the number of e coli present, the lower the probability of disease-causing microorganisms. Thus, Merit Falls is considered green/or safe under EPA guidelines for recreational activities such as swimming.

  • 29 January 2020

    D'Lo Water Park by Karen Felder

    There was no evidence of e coli found in the water samples tested. The water was swift and stained. Please be aware hypothermia is always a concern this time of year with water temps falling below 60 degrees.

  • 29 January 2020

    Merit Water Park by Karen Felder

    Today's test results show an extremely high level of e coli, i.e. 5333 per 100 ml. In comparison, concentration levels below 200 are considered relatively safe for human contact. 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.

  • 17 January 2020

    Crossgate Lake by Cindy Crocker

    Ducks and geese are prevalent at Crossgates lake