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MORES CREEK STUDY, BOISE COUNTY, IDAHO, 1979
Description:
In Water Year 1979, a water quality study was conducted on Mores Creek in Boise County, Idaho (17050112) to determine the present water quality of the stream and obtain background information on effluent limitations development for Idaho City. The study was designed for approximately bi-monthly monitoring on 6 mainstem stations and 4 tributary stations, and included the following parameter categories: temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, flow (discharge), bacteria, oxygen demand, solids, select ions, nutrients, and trace inorganic toxins. The results of the study indicate that the water quality of Mores Creek is generally excellent. Some excessive nutrient concentrations were noted on Robie Creek, and some high iron and manganese concentrations were noted during periods of elevated turbidity. Heavy sediment deposits were also noted in some areas, but qualitatively the aquatic biota of the stream does not appear to be impacted by any of these water quality problems. Water Quality Summary No. 17. October 1980. Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Environment, Boise, ID.