1. We now own a LaMotte 2020e Turbidity
Meter. The “e” indicates that this
instrument meets EPA guidelines for turbidity measurement. This is a
portable
meter with calibration solutions
provided for accuracy. It can store
data for subsequent downloading.
Approximately half the cost was covered by our Stream Partners grant and
the remainder from our general fund.
2. We now have twelve votes in favor
of the purchase of a handheld pH meter that can also do conductivity and
temperature. With help from Tim
Craddock of WV-DEP, we have selected the Oakton EW-35630-02 Multimeter. This is a handheld device with
three-in-one multi-sensor probe with 10 foot submersible cable for pH,
conductivity and temperature.
Three-point pH calibration and four-point conductivity calibration
provides for high accuracy. The
price is $587.
In addition to three or four boats
available for summer use, Mike Strager has volunteered to put his fishing boat
to use in Lake monitoring during the (winter) months of low pool height. We also plan to continue monitoring from
various shore line points throughout the year. Generally, days of high bacterial count
also have elevated turbidity, although a specific high turbidity does not
predict a specific level of fecal coliform or E.
coli.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW A.S.A.P. IF YOU
HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, AS WE NEED TO USE SOME OF THIS MONEY OR
RETURN IT TO THE MONONGALIA COUNTY
COMMISSION.
Thank you,
Duane