Sellers Creek
Mendenhall, Mississippi, United States
Sellers Creek is a left-bank tributary of the Strong River in the Middle Pearl River watershed. The creek flows east to west along the southern edge of Mendenhall, MS. It empties into the Strong River at a point just above D'Lo Water Park. The western border of Simpson County is formed by the Pearl River.
Location created by
Karen Felder
- Group: Mississippi State University : Mississippi Water Stewards
- Lat: 31.9569323
- Lng: -89.8721337
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
Normal flow and level.
creek with typical running current, no odor, foam, etc on surface.
usual swift flow at approximate normal level. No odor, scum or bubbles on water surface.
Creek only slightly turbid, mostly clear to depths of at least 2 - 3 feet, though water down by about 6 feet from last week. Creek running swiftly with no surface scum, bubbles, or apparent odor.
Creek running swift, high and muddy from recent heavy rainfall. No scum, bubbles, or odor from water.
Based on the Beach Action Values established by the EPA, today's sampling indicates 333 e coli/per 100 ml of water and is considered unsafe for human contact. The higher the number of e coli present, the greater the risk of disease causing microorganisms. Some possible sources of fecal contamination include; agricultural runoff, wildlife that use the water as their natural habitat, runoff from areas contaminated with pet manure, wastewater treatment plants, and on-site septic systems. Heavy precipitation may cause these organisms to be washed into creeks, rivers, streams, lakes, or ground water. Consumption of or contact with water contaminated with feces of warm-blooded animals can cause a variety of illnesses.