EESA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Coliform Bacteria, Sample Maximum And Minimum
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Charts used for following are found in appendix e. With the assumption that the coliform measurement was presented equal to the number of e coli in the creek then it would not be safe to swim or do any other recreational activity. The coliform concentration found in the sample is close to 3000 which exceeds the guideline values, in this case a single sample maximum concentration has guided values of 400 e. coli/100 ml. It is clearly seen that the collected sample exceeds this guideline. For these reasons it would not be adequate for recreational activities to take place at highland creek. Highland creek watershed has little control of storm water, in order to improve water quality. Highland creek consists of multiple paved surfaces like roads, parking lots and roofs. With heavy rainfall or high volumes of water can result in the slow deterioration and damage of certain habitats in surrounding areas.
