Water Quality Report - Freedom Park Ponds

Our ponds are tested weekly for E. Coli the specific test required by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The E. Coli test is the only test currently available to monitor water quality in relation to public health. The West Pond (the pond with the dock) is sampled in two different locations, one at Dockzilla and the other at the northwest corner of the pond near the three shade structures. The East Pond is currently sampled in one location, at the southwest corner where the beach area is. 

E. Coli is measured by the most probable number (MPN) of colony forming bacterial units per 100 milliliters (mL) of water. This is commonly written as "MPN / 100 mL." DEQ has established a single E. Coli sample limit of 235 MPN / 100 mL. All water quality testing data collected at the Freedom Park ponds is reviewed by DEQ. A rolling, two month summary of the City's water quality testing is provided in the table above (click on the table to make it larger). The water at Freedom Park has less E. Coli than the DEQ limit.

To ensure the three sampling locations is representative of the whole pond, on July 25, 2024 the City had the ponds sampled in nine different locations. The results of this extensive testing is also provided above. 

Water quality testing has ended for 2024. This page will be updated again in the spring of 2025 when water quality testing begins again.