Jasper County Childhood Lead Prevention105 Lincoln St
Carthage, MO 64836
Environmental Phone: 417-358-0481
FAX: 417-358-0494
Toll Free: 877-879-9131

Stream Monitoring Program

Missouri is rich in water. With that wealth comes a multitude of water recreation activities for Missouri citizens and visitors to take advantage. From multi-million gallon water parks with wave pools and slides, to scenic natural rivers and everything in between, there is a water recreation outlet for everyone who lives in or visits Missouri. Though innumerable hours of fun can be had on the various water recreation areas in Missouri, you should be aware that hazards also lurk in the water.

Recreational water sites can be classified into two general areas; natural areas such as streams, lakes and reservoirs and controlled areas such as public and semi public pools, spas and water parks. Each has their own safety concerns.

The Jasper County Health Department has an active stream monitoring program for recreational water safety.  E. Coli bacteria levels are monitored at 21 sampling sites on Turkey Creek, Spring River and Center Creek.  A list of the current sampling sites and there weekly results can be seen at link to list and data   Another area of recreational water safety the state takes an active role in is Commercial Lodging facility pools.  Where by contract, with the JCHD, ensures these pools are meeting a minimum safety and sanitary standard prior to allowing a lodging facility annual licensure.


Jasper County Stream Sample Sites and Ecoli Test Results

 


View Map Showing Stream Sample Sites (now including new Grant Sites).

Ecoli Stream Sample Results
We will soon be saving the sample results in the newer Microsoft Excel format (*.xlxs) Please click here to view helpful information on how you can view these files.
Results File Name Download in Excel Download for Adobe Reader
2010 Sample Results
updated 8/19/2010
Download 2010 Sample Results in Excel ver 1997 - 2003 Download 2010 Sample Results in Adobe Reader PDF format
2010 Grant Sample Results
updated 8/19/2010
Download 2010 Sample Results in Excel ver 1997 - 2003 Download 2010 Sample Results in Adobe Reader PDF format
2009 Sample Results Download 2009 Sample Results in Excel ver 1997 - 2003 Download 2009 Sample Results in Adobe Reader PDF format
2008 Sample Results  Download 2008 Sample Results in Excel ver 1997 - 2003 Download 2008 Sample Results in Adobe Reader PDF format
2007 Sample Results  Download 2007 Sample Results in Excel ver 1997 - 2003 Download 2007 Sample Results in Adobe Reader PDF format

 

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To view the Excel file, you will need software capable of reading and *.XLS document.
  • Microsoft Excel version 1997 and higher.
  • Open Office (free)
  • Google Documents (free but will need to create an account)
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It is likely we will soon be saving the documents in the Excel 2007 / 2010 format. To view Office 2007 and 2010 documents you can do this one of three ways.

  1. Download the Microsoft Office compatibility pack. This will allow Office 97 - 2003 users to view the newer format. Click here to visit Microsoft site. (if that link does not work, just search the internet for Office 2007 compatibility pack) 
  2. Download and install Open Office. It's a free alternative to Microsoft Office. Click here jump to the Open Office web site.
  3. Google Documents will open the worksheet with the sample data, but will not open the second sheet with chart. Click here to visit Google Documents.