Kirkman's Cove Swimming Beach (Sampling Site 21)

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 - Humboldt	Richardson County
This Lake is Sampled Weekly.
Toxic Algae Data updated on: 10/2/14	Bacteria (E. coli) data updated: 10/2/14
Level of Microcystin (ppb)	E. coli (# per 100 ml)
31.44	196
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 5, 2014	No	1.02	51
May 12, 2014	No	11.5	16
May 19, 2014	No	3.83	121
May 26, 2014	Yes	35	1203
June 2, 2014	Yes	35	55
June 9, 2014	Yes	0.62	2420
June 16, 2014	Yes	21.14	155
June 23, 2014	Yes	1.67	921
June 30, 2014	No	0.27	260
July 7, 2014	No	0.19	23
July 14, 2014	No	0.39
July 21, 2014	No	1.16	4
July 28, 2014	No	1.49	4
August 4, 2014	No	7.48	0
August 11, 2014	No	2.12	19
August 18, 2014	No	11.69	8
August 25, 2014	Yes	27.72	2
September 1, 2014	Yes	9.44	26
September 8, 2014	Yes	22.40	4
September 15, 2014	Yes	2.74	15
September 22, 2014	No	0
September 29, 2014	Yes	31.44	196