What types of bacteria are monitored?
The type of bacteria monitored is Fecal Coliform Bacteria (FCB). FCB originates from the intestines of warm-blooded animals such as humans, livestock, and wildlife. Higher levels of FCB in impaired waters may indicate the presence of dangerous viral and bacterial pathogens. For more information on monitoring efforts, click on the individual watersheds: Thumb Run, Carter Run, Great Run, and Deep Run. What steps must be taken to meet water quality standards in Thumb Run, Carter Run, Great Run, and Deep Run? The TMDL implementation plan outlines several methods to meet water quality standards. Methods include: • Excluding of most/all livestock from streams, • Reducing non-point source loads on pasture and cropland in the watersheds, • Identifying and correcting all straight pipes and failing septic systems, • Reducing pet bacteria loads on residential land, and • Reducing wildlife bacteria loads. What is John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District’s role in the TMDL implementation
