POWeR Water Quality Measurements

Measurements of the Quality of the Water in the West River

Water quality data through 2005 compiled by Richard Crenshaw. Cumulative containing all results to date.

Data taken with a YSI MODEL 85 Handheld Oxygen, Conductivity, Salinity, and Temperature System

Water quality data for 2006: data taken daily at the CBF Oyster Restoration Facility in Shady Side (38.84460, -76.50923) [table]

Water quality data for 2007: data taken at the CBF Oyster Restoration Facility in Shady Side (38.84460, -76.50923)

Beginning in 2007:

Water quality monitoring is now being carried out by the West/Rhode Riverkeeper. The data are shown on their web site in the water quality section.

Water testing stations W1 and W9 are close to our reef sites.