Body Contact is NOT Recommeded, June 9, 2010

The Jasper County Health Department has posted the results of their 06/09/2010 water quality testing at the La Russell Access Point on Spring River. Specifically, this is the number of Escherichia coli colonies per 100 milliliters of river water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that swimming and body contact is NOT recommended when the sample exceeds 235 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) recommends a maximum of 126 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. as the limit for "recreational" swimming and whole body contact, annually between April 1 and October 31.

The 06/09/2010 test results (E. coli colonies per 100 ml) indicated a level of 344.8.

For further information, contact:
Jasper County Health Department
105 Lincoln
Carthage, MO 64836
417/358-3111
417/358-0494 (fax)
moehra@lpha.dhss.mo.gov (e-mail)
877-879-9131 (toll free)
8:30 - 4:30 (hours)

REPORT VANDALISM & ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

Missouri Department of Conservation, OPERATION GAME THEFT 800-392-1111

Unsportsmanlike, vandalism or illegal activity?

La Russell Stream Team #2945 members found evidence of vandalism and unsportsmanlike conduct today, the carcass of 10+ very large catfish, left on the access point. Not only was this inconsiderate of other guests, it also smelled, attracted flies and was unsightly. Obviously the perpetrator(s) didn't respect the effort that goes into keeping the access point clean for all guests.

Notice the other 9+ carcass, thrown in the river. If you know who did this, please call 800-392-1111. We report vandalism.

Water Chemistry Survey #10

La Russell Stream Team #2945 members completed Water Chemisty Survey #10, Sunday, 06/06/2010. This was our second Water Chemistry Survey this calendar year. It was a beautiful day, partly cloudy. Here are the results:
Air Temperature, 25C (77F)
Water temperature, 20C (68F)
pH, 7.9
Conductivity 370
Turbidity, between 30 and 40 (higher than normal, not good)
Dissolved oxygen 10
Oxygen Saturation 110.25%
Nitrate, between 4 and 6 (higher than normal, not good)

Body Contact NOT Reccomended, June 3, 2010

The Jasper County Health Department has posted the results of their 06/03/2010 water quality testing at the La Russell Access Point on Spring River. Specifically, this is the number of Escherichia coli colonies per 100 milliliters of river water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that swimming and body contact is NOT recommended when the sample exceeds 235 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) recommends a maximum of 126 E. coli colonies per 100 ml. as the limit for "recreational" swimming and whole body contact, annually between April 1 and October 31.

The 06/03/2010 test results (E. coli colonies per 100 ml) indicated a level of 410.6.

For further information, contact:
Jasper County Health Department
105 Lincoln
Carthage, MO 64836
417/358-3111
417/358-0494 (fax)
moehra@lpha.dhss.mo.gov (e-mail)
877-879-9131 (toll free)
8:30 - 4:30 (hours)