Due to high levels of bacterial contamination from fecal matter at the majority of the sites tested it was an “IF IT’s BROWN, TURN AROUND!” day.These results provide a snapshot of the E. coli bacteria concentrations at the designated sites on the date, time, and under the conditions that the water samples were collected.
Folks, the E. coli levels measured for the water samples collected and tested yesterday, July 16, may no longer represent current water quality. It is important to remember that the water quality results reflect E.
There was a noticeable decrease in the E. coli levels at all of the sites monitored yesterday, Wednesday July 09, compared to a week ago. However, the E. coli level at three of the sites
All four sites tested on the Shenandoah River Main-stem, along with three sites on the South Fork and three on the North Fork, had elevated E. coli levels exceeding the EPA’s recommended “do not exceed”
The water levels at all the sites we tested have decreased since last week, additionally, at many of the sites the water was less turbid/muddy, improving the water’s clarity. In the midst of this recent
Heads up, folks! The water sample results from yesterday’s testing are in — and it’s not good news Due to high levels of bacterial contamination from fecal matter at the majority of the sites tested
On June 11, 2025, while collecting water samples for Friends of the Shenandoah River’s summer E. coli testing program, we observed that the North Fork appeared significantly more turbid and had higher E. coli levels
Did you know your donation of any amount will help continue this testing program? https://fosr.org/donate/ Good news for the Shenandoah River sites we tested on June 4! All 13 public access sites showed E. coli
The results of the water samples collected yesterday, Thursday, May 29, show that 11 out of 14 testing sites along the Shenandoah River at public access sites had E. coli levels above the U.S. Environmental
We have officially launched our 2025 Summer E. coli Testing Program! Last week’s measurable rainfall appears to have helped flush out contaminants that accumulated during the drought. As a result, E. coli levels were low
With community interest and support we were able to collect a water sample at site FPHCTL on Hawksbill Creek yesterday, Thursday October 3, catching the tail end of the flooding caused by rains from the
This is the first time, out of 17 weekly E. coli testing events, that the E. coli level at site FPHCTL, Hawksbill Creek at the Pocket Park downstream of Greenway pedestrian bridge adjacent to Virginia
Collecting the 1st Water Sample of the Day Using the Headlights of the Car to Illuminate the Way Below is the link to the E. coli results for the water samples collected on, 09.03.2024, as
Below is the link to the E. coli results for the water samples collected yesterday, 08.29.2024, as part of Friends of the Shenandoah River’s Summer E. coli Testing Program. The Friends of the Shenandoah River
Below is the link to the E. coli results for the water samples collected yesterday, 08.21.2024, as part of Friends of the Shenandoah River’s Summer E. coli Testing Program. The Friends of the Shenandoah River
These are the E. coli bacteria results for the water samples that were collected yesterday, Thursday August 15, 2024. While the Rivers were still flowing swiftly and the levels slightly elevated yesterday, the water levels
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Another week brings updated E. coli testing results for our monitoring sites. Check the latest data before heading out on the water! 📢 Important Program Update:
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The E. coli test results for water samples collected yesterday varied significantly across monitoring locations. Once again, elevated bacteria levels were widespread: every single county monitored
🛑KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Planning to hit the river to cool off from the summer heat? 🌡️ Before you pack up the family, inflate the tubes, grab your fishing gear
🛑 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Planning to hit the river for the 4th of July weekend? 🦅 🗽🎆 🎇🍔 🌭 🍉 🥤 🥳 Before you pack up the family and
🛑 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Yesterday’s water samples across our 14 monitored sites brought in a mixed bag of E. coli results. ⚠️ Notably, the high bacteria levels were widespread:
💧Drought conditions continue, causing decreasing water levels, as pictured. On the bright side, the measured E. coli levels at all the South Fork, North Fork and Main-stem River sites
