Bacteria and Harmful Algal Bloom Results for the Week of August 21, 2017
Harmful Algal Blooms
Bluestem was below 20 ppb but will remain on Health Alert for at least one more week.
Swan Creek Lake (5A) and Willow Creek Reservoir have been removed from the Health Alert list.
A lake that exceeds 20 ppb of microcystin is placed on “Health Alert”. That lake will remain under “Health Alert” Status until such time that it has tested below 20 ppb for two continuous weeks. If a lake is under a Health Alert, signs will be posted recommending people avoid full body contact activities such as swimming, wading, skiing, jet skiing, etc.
Non-contact activities such as boating, fishing, and camping are OK.
Bacteria
Lakes that tested high for E. coli bacteria this week are listed below. E. coli bacteria levels measured above 235 colonies/100 ml of sample are considered a higher risk for illness when swimming. Considering the more rapid changes in bacteria conditions, signs are not posted with these higher levels although we want people to be aware and use their own judgment on their use.
Lake Name | County | Last Updated | E.coli Bacteria | |
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Lancaster | 8/24/17 | 308 | |
Fremont Lake No. 10 (SRA) | Dodge | 8/24/17 | 1203 | |
Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake | Colfax | 8/24/17 | 388 | |
Pawnee Lake East Beach | Lancaster | 8/24/17 | 579 | |
Pawnee Lake West Beach | Lancaster | 8/24/17 | 268 | |
Wirth Brothers Lake (Site 27) | Johnson | 8/24/17 | 1203 |