For the third consecutive summer, the fecal bacteria levels in the Little Falls watershed have exceeded the Maryland State Standards for recreational water use - even for infrequent human contact. According to the 15 week study of eight sites along two creeks in the watershed, both creeks at all locations fail to meet the criteria for safe water play.
Fecal Bacteria Monitoring FAQ
To answers all the questions about our fecal bacteria monitoring program you never knew you had!
Fecal Bacteria Levels in the Watershed
Little Falls Watershed Alliance is excited to announce that in June, we are re-starting our bacteria monitoring program for the Little Falls and Willett Branches. Check our events page for kick-off meeting date and details.
Bacteria Monitoring Program ISO Volunteers
Little Falls Watershed Alliance is excited to announce that in June, we are re-starting our bacteria monitoring program for the Little Falls and Willett Branches. Check our events page for kick-off meeting date and details.
MoCo DEP to Investigate Source of Human Fecal Bacteria in Willett Branch
After so much bad news about the fecal bacteria levels in the Little Falls Watershed - especially the out of the ballpark numbers on the Willett Branch where it runs behind the Bethesda Pool -Little Falls Watershed Alliance is happy to share some good news.
Fecal Bacteria Monitoring Ends for Season
Thank you to our amazing volunteers for making this program possible and to Joe Barnes for coordinating the effort and publishing the data every week. The data from the final week was consistent with our findings through out the summer. Two sites on the Little Falls Branch pass, two failed and all three sites on the Willett Branch showed dangerously high levels. We are working with the WSSC to track the source of the fecal bacteria.