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WATER QUALITY STUDY OF THE ISLAND PARK WATERWAYS, IDAHO 1970
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This study was initiated to examine some chemical, physical, and bacteriological aspects of the waterways of the Island Park recreational area, Idaho (17040202) in an effort to initiate local water quality standards, to identify sources of river abuse, and where possible, to learn how to correct them. The study was conducted May 15, 1970 to October 1, 1970 by members of the Ricks College Biological Science Department. The investigation results show 4 major areas of Island Park that are regularly contaminated with coliform bacteria above the acceptable levels established for recreational waters by the Idaho State Board of Health. The waters were most turbid during the month of August; dissolved oxygen was also low during August which was verified by a 2-fold increase of the Biochemical Oxygen Demand. August represents the peak of the tourist season in Island Park; and also the time of algal blooms on Henryss Lake. Both of these contribute to a degenerating quality of water. Phosphate and nitrates were measurable, but their sources were not determined. Speth, R.L., R.R. Perkes, L.M. Mulkay, L.R. Pierson, and J.L. Bond. 1971. Department of Biological Science, Ricks College, Rexburg, ID. 59 pp.