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E. coli Testing Results for June 17, 2026

Drought Conditions Continue – E. coli levels on Main River Channels below the threshold

 

💧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 tested were well below the threshold for body-contact recreational activities.

⚠️However, Hawksbill creek exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recommended freshwater Beach Action Value (BAV) of 235 CFUs, continuing its trend of high readings.

 

 

 

Graph accessed from USGS.gov

Monitored Site Exceeding Threshold

LocationSite DetailsE. coli Level (CFU/100 mL)
Hawksbill CreekLuray-Hawksbill Greenway Pocket Park, Luray, Page County, VA816.4

Alert Threshold Reminder: The recommended limit for body-contact recreational activities (like swimming, tubing, or wading) is 235 CFU (Colony Forming Units) per 100 mL of water.

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