Bacteria Monitoring: List of Lakes and 2002 Averages


Below is a list of public lakes being sampled for bacteria periodically by NDEQ, and the seasonal mean average for bacteria. Click on the lake name to view a chart of sample results for the 2002 recreational season.
Click here for weekly results of bacteria and toxic algae.

Lake / Beach NameSeasonal Geometric Mean
Bluestem Reservoir at swimming beach south of dam
49
Branched Oak Reservoir at Area 10 swimming beach o26
Branched Oak Reservoir at Liebers Point swimming b21
Conestoga Reservoir at boat ramp on northeast end 6
Enders Reservoir south of boat ramp on east end of2
Harlan Reservoir at swimming beach north of dam
8
Johnson Lake at southeast swimming beach
155
Medicine Creek Reservoir at swimming beach near Tr2`
Pawnee Reservoir at swimming beach on east side of9
Pawnee Reservoir at swimming beach on west side of7
Red Willow Reservoir at swimming beach north of da2
Rockford Reservoir at swimming beach south of dam
9
Swanson Reservoir near Trail 4 on north side of la4




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