Cape Coral Breeze Athletes of the Week

Calusa Waterkeeper issues monthly water report for area

Results this month are fairly “normal,” meaning that only 32% of local sites “passed” meaning the most probable number of colony-forming units was less than 70 per 100ml, and 68% of sites failed Good news is, all of FDOH’s beach sites passed when they sampled last week on the 13th, and, as a side note, the red tide is appearing to lessen in the area at the moment.

When you look at the map you will see that almost all area tributaries failed, with the usual suspects leading the way - Billy’s Creek, Manuel’s Branch, Imperial River and Estero River -- were the worst water quality this month Manuel’s Branch at Cortez was the biggest loser this month, at 6,488 (remember, the EPA/ FDOH considers under 35 as safe, and under 70 as acceptable)

Some other interesting locations that stand out this month: the Franklin Lock measured in at 241, and the Davis Boat Ramp at 327, implying that the water coming down the Caloosahatchee has elevated FIB levels before it reaches Fort Myers currently.

Hendry Creek at Gladiolus was only 20, but all the other Hendry/Mullock Creek sites were elevated (75228)

Pine Island was OK, with the exception of Pineland (120) and Matlacha Pass was just over the limit at 75

Cape Coral Breeze Athletes Week of the

(Selected by the Breeze Sports staff)

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