At this time there are no plans to sample every storm water outfall during a rain event. Instead, we have conducted a survey of the entire stream and its tributaries, on foot, in addition to doing site-specific sampling to determine sources affecting water quality. We have discovered such influences as dog kennels and chicken coops on the stream banks, horses with unrestricted access to the creek, as well as failing septic system discharges. Work is ongoing to correct these issues through education and enforcement activities. In 1999, sampling points were modified to focus more on those tributaries found to have a negative influence to the streams.
Additional investigation is planned.
Analysis includes - E. coli, Water Temperature, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Dissolved Oxygen. The project consists of 6 sites sampled 5 times per month with geometric means calculated for each site's E. coli data. This summer, the MCHD plans to conduct a survey of the entire stream and its tributaries, on foot, in addition to doing site-specific sampling to determine sources affecting water quality. Analysis includes - E. coli, Water Temperature, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Dissolved Oxygen.