Turnmill Pond - Smythe Settlement

Turnmill Pond

West Chicago, Illinois, United States

North shore of Turnmill pond has drain pipe feeding pond from unknown source.

Location created by
Steve Slivka
  • Lat: 41.9384881
  • Lng: -88.2019329
  • Waterbody Type: Pond
  • Timezone: America/Chicago

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Water level higher due to 3 inches of rain in November. This probably caused chloride to fall from 341 ppm to 158 ppm.

09 Dec 15:52 by Steve Slivka

Pond water level was noticeably lower due to drought. This might have contributed to a record high test result of 341 ppm.

01 Nov 15:03 by Steve Slivka

Less algae vs 4-29-2024

29 May 17:03 by Steve Slivka

Heavy algae and scum at shoreline.

29 Mar 13:56 by Steve Slivka

No ice, Some algae on shoreline and out to about 10 feet off shore.

29 Feb 12:44 by Steve Slivka

No ice

29 Dec 14:04 by Steve Slivka

1/4 to 1/2 inches of ice on pond.

29 Nov 15:50 by Steve Slivka