Water readiness score

Niobrara River near Sparks, Nebr.

101500040905

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Water Quality

Updated Sep 18, 2026

Source

US_USGS_REALTIME

ID 06461500

Data age

9 hours old

Data confidence

high95%

pH Level (Acidity/Alkalinity)8.5

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

Water Temperature19.4 °C

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

Dissolved Oxygen (DO)9.8 mg/L

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

Readiness details

recency80

coverage8