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Good data management practices are a crucial part of community-based water monitoring. The power of your observations Your observations help fill information gaps on water bodies. Your observations help inform […]
Endotoxins
What is endotoxin? Endotoxins are tiny pieces found in the outer layer of some bacteria, especially ones like E. coli, Salmonella, and Pseudomonas. When these bacteria die or break apart, they release endotoxins […]
Enterococci
What is enterococci? Enterococci is a fecal coliform bacteria, similar to E.coli. It lives in the intestines of warm blooded mammals, including humans. While enterococci is healthy and naturally occurring, it […]
E.coli
What is E.coli? E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a bacteria and is in the fecal coliform subgroup. It lives in the intestines of warm-blooded mammals, including humans. While E.coli is […]
Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)
What is blue-green algae? Blue-green algae is also known as cyanobacteria. However, this harmful “algae” is actually a bacteria. These bacteria are single-cell, microscopic organisms that are naturally occurring. They […]
Biochemical oxygen demand
What is biochemical oxygen demand? Biochemical oxygen demand is the amount of dissolved oxygen that has to be present in water to allow microorganisms to break down organic material. BOD is often […]
Chlorophyll A
What is chlorophyll A? Chlorophyll A is the photosynthetic pigment that causes the green color in algae and plants. The concentration in a body of water is directly related to […]
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
What is total kjeldahl nitrogen? Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) is a measure of the amount of nitrogen in a sample of organic material, such as soil or water. It is […]
Total phosphorous
What is total phosphorus? Total phosphorus measures the concentration of inorganic phosphate ions dissolved in a sample of water as well as the quantity of phosphorus contained in the suspended […]