Swan Creek Lake # 5A at South Beach (Sampling Site 39)

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 - Tobias Saline County
This Lake is Sampled Weekly.
Toxic Algae Data updated on:
10/1/15
Bacteria (E. coli) data updated:
10/1/15
Level of Microcystin (ppb) E. coli (# per 100 ml)
>35 3
Toxic Algae (Microcystin) Information
For more information about toxic algae and its potential health effects.
Bacteria (E. coli) Information
For more information about bacteria and its potential health effects.
This Lake is Currently 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
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Week Starting Weekly Health Alert Level of Microcystin (ppb) E. coli (# per 100 ml)
May 4, 2015 No 0.87 1
May 11, 2015 No 0.18 1733
May 18, 2015 No 0 40
May 25, 2015 No 0.6 19
June 1, 2015 No 0 10
June 8, 2015 No 0 38
June 15, 2015 No 0 816
June 22, 2015 No 0 16
June 29, 2015 No 0 9
July 6, 2015 No 0 11
July 13, 2015 No 0 8
July 20, 2015 No 0 11
July 27, 2015 No 0.3 1
August 3, 2015 No 0.88 9
August 10, 2015 No 0.65 0
August 17, 2015 No 6.47 16
August 24, 2015 No 5.61 0
August 31, 2015 No 0 1
September 7, 2015 No 6.02 29
September 14, 2015 Yes 30.59 1
September 21, 2015 Yes >35 2
September 28, 2015 Yes >35 3