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Watershed study finds elevated E. coli and sediment in Little Pigeon Creek; further testing planned
Summary
A Warrick County Soil and Water Conservation District presentation to the drainage board reported elevated E. coli (samples near 500 CFU/100 mL cited at some sites) and heavy sediment in parts of the Little Pigeon Creek watershed; staff said additional testing will try to distinguish human from animal sources before IDEM submission.
An unidentified representative of the Warrick County Soil and Water Conservation District briefed the Drainage Board on the Little Pigeon Creek watershed study and draft watershed management plan.
The presenter said staff sampled multiple 12-digit watershed subareas and flagged two northern areas (Sugar Creek and Pokeberry Creek watersheds) with elevated E. coli…
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