Sampleshed 3RP - Middle Branch Rush River

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Major Findings for Sampleshed 3RP

* Elevated Nitrates - Elevated nitrate levels are found throughout the Rush River Watershed.

* Fecal Coliform Bacteria - The Surface Water Standard for Fecal Coliform Bacteria is 200 cfu/100 ml sample. In 2003, every monitoring site averaged well above this standard.

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Average Daily Flows 2003

Sampleshed 3RP - Mainstem Rush River
2003 Monitoring Season
Total Suspended Solids
Total Suspended Volatile Solids
Total Phosphorus
Ortho-Phosphorus
Nitrate+Nitrite-N
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Fecal Coliform Bacteria



71
11
0.215
0.126
17.5
2.07
1450 cfu/100 ml

70
NA
0.100
NA
10
NA
200 cfu/100 ml

 
755,350
122,184
2,302
1,342
187,033
22,125
NA
Additional data from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - http://www.pca.state.mn.us/data/eda/index.cfm

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