Today’s swimming conditions reported here are based on current river flow and recent rain fall conditions. This is not a prediction of E. coli concentration.   Current river flow and recent rain fall conditions are compared to similar conditions in the past when a bacteria standard was or was not met for primary water contact recreation (swimming).  Swimming suitability includes, but is not limited to  E. coli concentration and temperature.  E. coli bacteria concentrations less than 235 cfu/100 ml is a historic standard used in the past by Virginia and currently by some jurisdictions to gauge swimming suitability. Virginia has no bacteria standard for fresh water primary contact recreation (swimming). The E. coli standard of 235 cfu /100 ml was developed over years of study that showed that about 36 out of 1000 swimmers would experience illness when the E. coli were less than 235 cfu/100ml.   E. coli is indicator bacteria.   

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only.  This is not a health advisory.  The information is provided by myself (Wayne Webb) and while I endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, I make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.  Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. This site is not a health advisory and you use the Rivers at your own risk. 

In no event will I be liable for any loss, sickness, injury or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss, sickness, injury or damage arising out of, or in connection with, the information contained on this website.

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The North Fork Shenandoah River, South Fork Shenandoah River and the Shenandoah River are the only rivers addressed in this site.  Shenandoah River tributaries and all other water bodies are not addressed.