Macroinvertebrates

Macroinvertebrate populations provide additional perspective on aquatic life conditions in the river. ORSANCO uses these small water-dwelling organisms as indicators of water quality; some require good, clean water to survive…

Ammonia is a parameter of the Bimonthly Water Quality Sampling Program, which is ORSANCO’s long-term water quality monitoring program for the Ohio River. Parameters include ammonia nitrogen, biochemical oxygen demand,…

…water utilities and are combined with ORSANCO’s Contact Recreation season bacteria monitoring data. Longitudinal Bacteria Data Ohio River longitudinal bacteria surveys were completed as part of the Ohio River Watershed…

…both in dissolved and total forms. These data are used to assess compliance with water quality criteria, and to evaluate the river’s ability to support fish and macroinvertebrates. Metals Aluminum…

Biochemical Oxygen Demand is a parameter of the Bimonthly Water Quality Sampling Program, which is ORSANCO’s long-term water quality monitoring program for the Ohio River. Parameters include ammonia nitrogen, biochemical…

…is available at: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/water/news/ohio-river-test-results-show-no-contaminants/ Additionally, samples have been collected and analyzed by Louisville Water Company. Their results table is available at: https://louisvillewater.com/louisville-pure-tap-water-you-can-trust-is-safe/ To contact ORSANCO for general inquires: www.orsanco.org/contact-us  …