Surface Waters

The Water Quality Control Program (WQCP) monitors the surface waters of Bishop Creek, within the Bishop Paiute Reservation. Four water quality monitoring stations are programmed to continuously collect physical parameters.

Real-Time Data (currently under construction)

Bacteria Levels

During irrigation season (April 1st - October 31st), WQCP collects weekly surface water samples at six sites to determine the coliform bacteria levels. A geometric mean value is calculated for each site from the analyzed E. coli data and compared to the Tribe's adopted E. coli criteria. Click here to view graphs of the most recent E. coli data.

Groundwater

Staff also monitor groundwater levels regularly within the Bishop Paiute Reservation.

Want to know more? Check out the Tribe's Water Quality Control Plan on the WQ Standards link above.