Barnards Creek

The Barnards Creek watershed is located in the southwestern portion of the County, just along the City line.  The watershed drains portions of Carolina Beach Road at its headwaters and flows towards River Road before entering into the Cape Fear River.  Zoning within the watershed is comprised of a mix of residential and commercial uses.  The land is classified as a mix of transition, urban, and conservation according to the CAMA land use plan. 

Water quality samples are collected monthly at 2 locations on Barnards Creek.  Samples are analyzed for Nitrate + Nitrite, Orthophosphate, Chlorophyll a, Enterococcus, Temperature, Salinity, Conductivity, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, and Turbidity. 

CLICK HERE to view a map of water quality monitoring locations on Barnards Creek. 

Water quality samples taken at Barnards Creek have been fair, with some low dissolved oxygen levels reported.  Generally, physical, chemical and biological parameters have indicated good water quality within the two sampling sites on Barnards Creek.  Bacteria levels have been moderate, indicating that increased development has not negatively impacted the watershed thus far. 

Recent Monitoring Results 
CLICK HERE to view all recent water quality data for this creek. Results highlighted in yellow indicate a parameter that exceeded the North Carolina water quality standard. 

CLICK HERE to view an overview of all the water quality parameters sampled on this creek.