Valentine Mill Pond at SE Boat Dock

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:
10/03/2013

Bacteria (E. coli) data updated:
10/03/2013

Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli (# per 100 ml)
0
173
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 2013.

Week Starting
Weekly Health
Alert
Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli
(# per 100 ml)
05/06/2013
No
0.08
6
05/13/2013
No
0.08
44
05/20/2013
No
0.21
980
05/27/2013
488
06/03/2013
No
0.02
214
06/10/2013
No
0
81
06/17/2013
No
0
105
06/24/2013
No
0
1414
07/01/2013
No
0.24
99
07/08/2013
No
0
107
07/15/2013
No
0.01
921
07/22/2013
No
0.02
179
07/29/2013
No
0.15
12
08/05/2013
No
0
178
08/12/2013
No
0.02
81
08/19/2013
No
0.03
225
08/26/2013
No
0.05
62
09/02/2013
No
0
20
09/09/2013
No
0
147
09/16/2013
No
1.13
78
09/23/2013
No
0.85
89
09/30/2013
No
0
173



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P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
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