Sangamon River
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Located just south of Reas Bridge in Decatur, IL. This river feeds into Lake Decatur just to the south. Water is mostly calm and shallow here. No dangers observed, but shoreline is lined with medium-sized rocks. Gravel parking lot that is right along the water.
Location created by
Jen Hemphill
- Group: National Great Rivers : Winter Chloride Watch
- Site ID: R0500111
- Lat: 39.8824084
- Lng: -88.8603741
- Waterbody Type: River
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
Reas Bridge still under construction. Nearby fishing area used to collect sample, found about 400ft south of original sampling point. Water quality taken from nearby water monitoring station using EXO2.
Forgot to take photo of chloride stick.
Site still being used by construction crew. Took sample next to fenced-off area.
Construction on Reas Bridge. Sampling location fenced off for construction machinery. Took water sample and readings just outside of fenced off area.
Ice observed in small fragments along shoreline and rocks, but not extensive.
Vaisala WXT 536 weather station used
Chlorophyll a - 1.29 RFU
Turbidity - 74 FNU
Measurements taken with an EXO2 sonde and sensors.
9.63 FNU turbidity
EXO2 Used for water quality data
EXO2 used for water quality data
Ice was melting and breaking along the shore. Ice wasn't consistent across area due to the warming temperatures. Total coliform testing done = none detected.