Bacteriological Sampling in Upper Perdido Bay Watershed - June 26, 2007
A fecal coliform count of over 200 bacteria/100 mls of water indicates the water may be unsafe for swimming.
A total coliform count over 2,400 bacteria/100 mls of water indicates swimming may be unsafe
Samples were collected on June 26, 2007 and analyzed by STL laboratories in Pensacola, FL. The rainfall had been below normal up to the date of sampling
| Location | Total Coliform - #/100 mls water | Fecal Coliform - #/100 mls water |
|---|---|---|
| Perdido River at mouth | 370 | less than 1 |
| Perdido River at Mobile Hwy. | 630 | 33 |
| Perdido River at Muscogee Road | 280 | 27 |
| Eleven Mile Creek at Mouth | 530 | 47 |
| Eleven Mile Creek at Mobile Hwy | 4,300 | 590 |
| Eleven Mile Creek at Hwy. 297A | 3,200 | 100 |
| Bayou Marcus at Mouth | 330 | 67 |
| Bayou Marcus at Blue Angel Parkway | 1,800 | 110 |
| Heron Bayou at mouth | 280 | less than 1 |
| Heron Bayou at Hwy 98 | 8,100 | 33 |
| Return to Homepage |
