Lords Creek

The Lords Creek Watershed is located in the southwestern portion of the County.  Zoning within the watershed is completely residential.  According to the CAMA land use plan, the land in the watershed is classified as a mix of conservation, transition, watershed resource protection and a small natural heritage resource protection designation.   

Water quality samples are collected monthly at 1 location on Lords 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 the water quality monitoring location on Lords Creek. 

Lords Creek has been showing water quality levels better then the other watersheds sampled by the County. Turbidity levels have been somewhat elevated in recent months, but the State's water quality standards have not been exceeded.  Construction in the area is being monitored closely to ensure that erosion control techniques are in place and that turbidity levels are not exceeded. 

Recent Monitoring Results

CLICK HERE to view all data from this creek. Results highlighted in yellow indicate a water quality sample that exceeded the State's standard.

CLICK HERE to view information about water quality parameters sampled on this creek.