Valentine Mill Pond at SE Boat Dock (Sampling Site 42)

The table below shows the most recent sampling information for
toxic algae (Microcystin) and bacteria (E.coli),
Samples are typically collected on Monday and posted on the web site on Thursday or Friday.

Nearest City - Valentine
Cherry County
This Lake is sampled weekly.
Toxic Algae Data updated on:
10/02/2014

Bacteria (E. coli) data updated:
10/02/2014

Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli (# per 100 ml)
0
65
This Lake is NOT on Toxic Algae Health Alert.


On the table below, the level to trigger a toxic algae Health Alert is 20 parts per billion for the toxin Microcystin. Health Alerts stay in effect until the level stays below 20 ppb for two consecutive weeks

In the Bacteria (E.coli) column, a single sample of 235 counts (or higher) per 100 ml is considered a higher risk for illness through ingestion.


Toxic Algae (Microcystin) & Bacteria (E. coli) Data
This table shows all sampling results for toxic algae and bacteria collected in 2014.

Week Starting
Weekly Health
Alert
Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli
(# per 100 ml)
05/05/2014
No
0
37
05/12/2014
No
0
157
05/19/2014
No
0.15
47
05/26/2014
No
0
93
06/02/2014
No
1.63
211
06/09/2014
No
0
109
06/16/2014
No
0.00
121
06/23/2014
No
0
82
06/30/2014
No
0
131
07/07/2014
No
0
160
07/14/2014
No
0
113
07/21/2014
No
0
07/28/2014
No
0
35
08/04/2014
No
0
17329
08/11/2014
No
0
130
08/18/2014
No
0
64
08/25/2014
No
0
64
09/01/2014
No
0
58
09/08/2014
No
0
42
09/15/2014
09/22/2014
No
0
24
09/29/2014
No
0
65



Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
1200 "N" Street, Suite 400
P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
(402) 471-2186