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Type of Water: __ stream _x_river __lake
Nearest Town, City: State: Wheeling, West Virginia
Description: The Ohio River goes right through the middle of this old steel town, with several bridges crossing the river. It is fast moving and dark bluish green. There are many trees and bushes near the edge, but access is difficult because the town is built high off the river. I gained access at a Yacht Club pier on the east side of the river. It was a rainy day.
Date: August 2, 1997 Time of Day: 8:40 am
Temperature: 27 C 82 F
Ph: 7.03
Dissolved Oxygen: 9.99
TDS (total dissolved solids) : 19.73
Current Speed:
Who to contact in the area with the data results and concerns:
|
Factor |
Measured at |
Q Score |
Times the Q value |
Final Quotient |
|
Dissolved Oxygen |
9.99 or 127% satur. |
87 |
.38 |
33.1 |
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PH |
7.03 |
89 |
.24 |
21.4 |
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TDS (conductivity) |
19.73 |
84 |
.16 |
13.4 |
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Temperature |
27 C |
13 |
.22 |
2.9 |
The Ohio River had high scores on three of the water index factors. Its total water quality index score was 70.8 which is significantly better than other major rivers measured, such as the Mississippi. The score was lowered somewhat because of warmer temperatures.
