Valentine Mill Pond Southeast 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:
09/28/2017

Bacteria (E. coli) data updated:
09/28/2017

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 2017.

Week Starting
Weekly Health
Alert
Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli
(# per 100 ml)
05/01/2017
No
0
51
05/08/2017
No
0
44
05/15/2017
No
0
1414
05/22/2017
No
0
225
05/29/2017
No
0
91
06/05/2017
No
0
158
06/12/2017
No
0
111
06/19/2017
No
0
93
06/26/2017
No
0
525
07/03/2017
No
0
222
07/10/2017
No
0
196
07/17/2017
No
0
70
07/24/2017
No
0
40
07/31/2017
No
0
167
08/07/2017
No
0
125
08/14/2017
No
0
64
08/21/2017
No
0
75
08/28/2017
No
0
68
09/04/2017
No
0
59
09/11/2017
No
0
365
09/18/2017
No
0
101
09/25/2017
No
0
173



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