ACD monitors stream water quality in many streams in Anoka County, as well as tributaries and ditches. This program aims to detect and diagnose water quality issues that may impact recreation, human health, or wildlife. We place a particular emphasis on monitoring streams that flow into major recreational lakes or rivers.
The following parameters are tested for each stream or river:
- pH
- Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
- Turbidity
- Conductivity
- Temperature
- Salinity
- Total Phosphorus (TP)
- Chlorides
- Total Suspended Solids
Parameters were measured using a multi-probe sonde, and grab samples collected were analyzed by an independent laboratory. Funding for this work comes from watershed districts, watershed management organizations, grants, and in-kind support from ACD. This website is a good place for specific water quality information, but you should also check other sources.
To view or download raw data about a particular stream from this website, use our Data Access Tool.
ACD Contact:
Links:
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Website
Stream Water Quality 2024 Summary