Escherichia coli data from samples collected in the Little Blue River and tributaries in Independence, MO, during the 2010-2016 recreation seasons

The dataset contains Escherichia coli (E. coli) concentrations and loads that were measured and calculated from samples collected from the Little Blue River and its tributaries in Independence, MO. The data was collected during the 2010-2016 recreation seasons. The U.S. Geological Survey, in coordination with the City of Independence, collected the data for use in regression models to evaluation E. coli loads in the Little Blue River and its tributaries within the boundaries of the City of Independence. Further information on the methods and the results of the data collection and regression models can be found in the conference proceedings paper cited below.
Citation: Flickinger, A.; Christensen, E. Evaluation of Modeled Bacteria Loads Along an Impaired Stream Reach Receiving Discharge from a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System in Independence, Mo. Proceedings of the WEFTEC Conference, Chicago, IL, October 1-4, 2017.