Observation

Powers Creek

Powers Creek Headwaters

River or stream

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February 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM

QA status: Reviewed: quality check complete

Weather observations

  • Current weather description

    Community scientist interpretation

    33 degrees sunny

  • Weather in the past 24hrs description

    Community scientist interpretation

    .5 inches of snow accumulation 19 degrees

  • Current weather

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Sunny

  • Weather in the past 24hrs

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Cloudy
    • Snowy

Qualitative readings

  • Clarity

    Community scientist interpretation

    Cloudy

  • Algae

    Community scientist interpretation

    None

  • Odour

    Community scientist interpretation

    None

Chemistry tests

  • Chloride

    ppm

    Unspecified equipment (chloride)

    178

Recent photos

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Notes

Because of low flow the sample had some sediment from the spring. Usually the water is flowing slightly and I can get a clear sample.

Location description
Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus, where powers creek begins flowing behind the main garages. Just below the end on the power line on the north portion of the property line, and above the building gutter outlet.