Lewis and Clark Reservoir at Weigland Beach

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 - Crofton
Knox County
This lake is not sampled on a regular schedule
Toxic Algae Data updated on:
10/05/2010

Bacteria (E. coli) data updated:
10/05/2010

Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli (# per 100 ml)
0
308
This Lake is NOT on Toxic Algae Health Alert.
Cottonwood Lake (Yankto) Collect sample at the swimming beach at the Training Dike Recreation Area. Collect sample at the swimming beach at the Weigand-Burbach State Rec Area on the Nebraska Side

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 2009.

Week Starting
Weekly Health
Alert
Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli
(# per 100 ml)
05/03/2010
40
05/10/2010
No
0
407
05/17/2010
No
0
4
05/24/2010
No
0
0
05/31/2010
No
0
2
06/07/2010
No
0.10
37
06/14/2010
No
0
4839
06/21/2010
No
0
775
06/28/2010
No
0
81
07/05/2010
No
0
86
07/12/2010
No
0
98
07/19/2010
No
0
326
07/26/2010
No
0.16
291
08/02/2010
No
0
125
08/09/2010
No
0
22
08/16/2010
No
0.27
5
08/23/2010
No
0
3
08/30/2010
No
0
4
09/06/2010
No
0
73
09/13/2010
No
0
11
09/20/2010
No
0
17
09/27/2010
0
308



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Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
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