31
Fair

ANACOCO BAYOU AT LA 111

011, LA
River/Stream

Water Quality

Updated May 13
pH Level (Acidity/Alkalinity)7.1

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) Bacteria24.0 MPN/100mL

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

Dissolved Oxygen (DO)7.2 mg/L

Amount of oxygen dissolved in water. Essential for fish survival. 6+ mg/L is ideal for most fish species.

Tn (mg/L) (Water Quality Parameter)0.9

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

Tp (mg/L) (Water Quality Parameter)0.2

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

No3 (mg/L) (Water Quality Parameter)0.2

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

Turbidity (Water Clarity)31.6 NTU

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

Electrical Conductivity219.0 µS/cm

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

Turbidity (Water Clarity)31.6 NTU

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

Dissolved Oxygen (DO)7.2 mg/L

Amount of oxygen dissolved in water. Essential for fish survival. 6+ mg/L is ideal for most fish species.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) Bacteria24.0 MPN/100mL

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

Conductivity (µS/cm) (Water Quality Parameter)219.0

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

Specific Conductance (Electrical Conductivity)219.0 µS/cm

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

Score Breakdown

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