Stream Testing Quick Facts . . .
- Swimming is the second-most popular physical activity for American adults according to the CDC.
- Swimming is the most popular physical activity for American children according to the CDC.
Water Testing Links . . .
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Stream Testing
Program Overview Services Staff Office Hours Test Results
Program Overview . . .
During the summer months county residents spend more time in local recreational waters such as streams and rivers. However, water in these
swimming areas can contain harmful bacteria and parasites from human or animal waste and wastewater runoff. When a person swallows contaminated water they may contract a recreational water illness.
The most common recreational water illness is diarrhea caused by swallowing water contaminated by E. coli, Shigella, Giardia or Cryptosporidium.
In order to provide swimmers with information on the quality of water in local swimming holes, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department monitors select stream and river locations in Greene County for the presence of coliform bacteria. The total coliform
count is an indication of fecal water contamination.
Services . . .
In 2008, five sites will be monitored weekly. Sites are selected based on their accessibility and the likelihood that people might come in contact with the water. The health department utilizes
the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) established water quality criteria for monitoring bacteria.
The standard specifies that no single water sample can have an E. coli count that exceeds 235 CFUs (colony forming units) per 100 ml of water.
Staff . . .
Click on a staff member's name to learn more about them.
Office Hours . . .
The water testing office is located at 227 E. Chestnut Expressway in Springfield and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please call (417) 864-1623 for more information.
Test Results . . .
The most currect results are shown. Click on the site name to view all results for this season.
Testing will begin the week before Memorial Day and will run through Labor Day. Results will be posted by Friday each week and are also available by calling (417) 864-1658.
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Learn More . . .
Swim Healthy
from CDC
Water Safety Tips
from KidsHealth
Safe Swimming
from MayoClinic
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