Clear Lake volunteers again participated in the Dakota Water Watch program. Phil G., Ron B. and Dave Bankers gathered water quality data for the mid-lakes area and conducted bacteria water samples for four shore-line areas. The bacteria samples are collected and then submitted to the SD Health Lab in Pierre for testing within a 30 hour period. Here are the test results for the mid lakes sample and the two shore line samples taken in July.
Mid Lake sample:
Nitrate = <0.2 mg/L
TKN = 0.85 mg/L
Total Phosphorus = 0.010 mg/LBacteria at 4807-03 (Dave Bankers) = 3.0 MPN/100 mL
Bacteria at 4807-02 (Boat landing) = 19.9 MPN/100mL
The volunteers took a second mid lakes sample and two more shore-line bacteria samples in August. Those results will be available later this year.