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Big South Fork near Stearns, KY (Blue Heron)

147, KY

Water Quality

Updated Aug 20

pH Level (Acidity/Alkalinity)6.9

Measures water acidity or alkalinity on a scale of 0-14. Neutral is 7. Most fish thrive in 6.5-8.5 range.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) Bacteria7.4 MPN/100mL

Common fecal coliform bacteria indicating possible sewage contamination. EPA recreational limit: <126 MPN/100mL.

Water Temperature27.2 °C

Water temperature directly affects fish metabolism and activity. Optimal range varies by species.

No3 (mg/L) (Water Quality Parameter)0.0

No3 (mg/L) - a water quality measurement. Contact local authorities for specific safety guidelines.

Turbidity (Water Clarity)3.2 NTU

Measures water cloudiness caused by suspended particles. Lower values indicate clearer water. <25 NTU is good.

Water Temperature27.2 °C

Water temperature directly affects fish metabolism and activity. Optimal range varies by species.

Electrical Conductivity100.6 µS/cm

Measures dissolved ions and minerals in water. Indicates salinity and pollution levels. Freshwater: 100-500 µS/cm.

Turbidity (Water Clarity)3.2 NTU

Measures water cloudiness caused by suspended particles. Lower values indicate clearer water. <25 NTU is good.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) Bacteria7.4 MPN/100mL

Common fecal coliform bacteria indicating possible sewage contamination. EPA recreational limit: <126 MPN/100mL.

Conductivity (µS/cm) (Water Quality Parameter)100.6

Conductivity (µS/cm) - a water quality measurement. Contact local authorities for specific safety guidelines.

Specific Conductance (Electrical Conductivity)100.6 µS/cm

Measures dissolved ions and minerals in water. Indicates salinity and pollution levels. Freshwater: 100-500 µS/cm.

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