Observations
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25 November 2019
D'Lo Water Park by Karen Felder
Strong River begins in the Bienville National Forest near Morton and flows southwest past Pucket and Mendenhall before joining the Pearl River. It's drainage area is 425 sq. miles. Today's test results show an extremely high level of e coli, i.e. 8000 per 100 ml. 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.
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25 November 2019
Merit Water Park by Karen Felder
Merit Water Park is located on Rials Creek, a tributary of the Strong River in Simpson County, MS.
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23 November 2019
Lakeshore Park by Cindy Crocker
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21 November 2019
Old Highway 13 Bridge by Foch Dickens
Sample #3 was contaminated and discarded. Averaged 2 samples.
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21 November 2019
Old Highway 13 Bridge by William W Mitchell
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21 November 2019
Highway 35 Bridge by William W Mitchell
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21 November 2019
Highway 35 Bridge by Foch Dickens
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30 October 2019
Byram Swinging Bridge by Robert McAdory
Heavy rain in previous 24 hours. High water.
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28 October 2019
D'Lo Water Park by Karen Felder
Due to recent rains, water levels were high (21ft) which is well above normal stage. Minor flooding begins at 25 ft. Both Merit and D'Lo water parks were closed to the public. The river is dangerous (cfs 6,000) and better left to skilled kayakers or canoeists whose craft are supported by flotation bags.
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28 October 2019
Merit Water Park by Karen Felder
Water levels were high due to recent rainfall. Both Merit and D'Lo water parks were closed to the public.
