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.
⚠️KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available The E. coli test results for water samples collected yesterday varied significantly across monitoring locations. Elevated bacteria levels were widespread: every single
Today marks the final round of water sample collection for the Friends of the Shenandoah River’s 2026 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Summer Weekly E. coli Testing Program. 🧪💧 It feels as though the seasonal transition
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available E. coli levels at two sites tested yesterday were above the recommended maximum threshold of 235 CFU/100mL for primary water recreation. Main-stem
⚠️KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available 🟢 Good news for the Main Stem, South Fork, and North Fork of the Shenandoah River: E. coli levels at all sites
⚠️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Water Testing Update 💧 🧪 Today, our FOSR lab staff rolled up their sleeves and collected 10 water samples from testing sites across the area! 🔬 Samples have been processed
⚠️KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available First and foremost: Thank you to those who donated to support this program. Your generosity keeps this program flowing, and we’re deeply
Thinking about taking the family to the river this Labor Day weekend? 🌊 Concerned about potential exposure to E. coli bacteria? 🦠 OH YA, let’s check out the Friends of the Shenandoah River’s KNOW BEFORE
⚠️KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available 🟢 The trend continues. E. coli levels at the sites tested yesterday on the Main Stem and South Fork of the Shenandoah
🌅 Dare I say it was a crisp 59°F when I headed down the road this morning to collect water samples for FOSR’s Know Before You Go! Summer Weekly E. coli Testing Program? While these
⚠️KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available 🟢 Once again, good news for river lovers. The E. coli levels at all the River sites tested yesterday did not exceeded
🛑 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available Great news for river lovers and a warning for those heading into Hawksbill Creek at the Pocket Park! Here is what
🛑 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! This Week’s E. coli Testing Results Are Now Available Check the latest data before heading out on the water! 📉 🏞️Field Observations Most notable this week […]
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: Due to limited funding,
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 (Clarke, Warren, Page, and
🛑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 🎣, and load up the
Great news heading into the holiday weekend, with no rain in the forecast, we’re hopeful that E. coli levels will stay consistent with yesterday’s results at the river sites we
Friends: This week’s testing results show the E. coli levels at all monitored sites, except one, were below the EPA’s recommended “do not exceed” threshold of 235 CFU per 100mL
The E. coli levels at all the River sites and Manassas Run (FW36, Warren County VA) tested were below the EPA’s recommended “do not exceed” threshold of 235 CFU of
In addition to lower water levels, mostly clearer conditions, and cooler temperatures this week, we observed a significant change in the E. coli level at our Hawksbill Creek site near
While collecting water samples yesterday along the North Fork, South Fork, and Main-stem of the Shenandoah River, we couldn’t help but notice how many people were out enjoying the River!
At only one River site this week, the northernmost testing site on the Main-stem Shenandoah River, FC08 Castleman’s Ferry public boat launch in Clarke County VA, the E. coli level
