Test Results
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Soil Sample Test Results
To better understand the current state of the park and its impacts soil and water samples were collected to measure nutrients and fecal coliform levels. The team recommends that this data be used for future testing and monitoring of the weep berm's effectiveness. Soil tests were performed by UK Regulatory Services in Lexington and water tests were performed by Waters Agricultural Laboratories Inc. in Owensboro, KY.
Soil Sampling Diagram
Each red dot indicates a 4-6 inch deep soil sample. Samples from the right side were mixed to create sample #0001 and samples from the left side were mixed for sample #0002.
Soil Testing Results
Phosphorous count is higher than typically seen in land of similar use (avg. >350 lbs/ac), this may be due to fecal and urine matter though it is understood that areas of Kentucky can have much higher phosphorous readings due to Limestone deposits common to the state. While total nitrogen is already below average levels this data will be used as a baseline to see how well the weep berm removes nutrients associated with bodily waste. The 1 M KCl soil pH is of similar quality to the average acidity of pee and could be another accurate indicator in determining the effectiveness of the weep berm.
Water Sample Test Results
Water Sampling Diagram
Each blue star indicates a 250 mL water sample collected from Cane Run. The star on the right indicates sample 1 and 3, the star on the left indicates sample 2 and sample 4.
Water Sample 1 Results
The higher pH indicated here may be an effect of how close the sampling point is to the dog park as it is closer than where sample 2 and 4 are taken, while also coming off of a steeper slope of the park. This sample was collected during a storm event.
Water Sample 2 Results
The changes in pH and nutrients level may be an impact of the nearby reflecting pool that is eutrophic. This sample was collected during a storm event.
Water Sample 3 Results
Reports by Waters Agricultural Lab establish this water is not safe for consumption as is though the contaminants are not typically animal waste related and are commonly corrected in basic water treatment. This sample was collected outside of a storm event, at least three days without precipitation.
Water Sample 4 Results
Waters Agricultural Lab also establishes this water unsafe for consumption though nutrients found in excess are again not commonly associated with animal waste. This sample was collected outside of a storm event, at least three days without precipitation.