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GRADE *2
TREND *3
Dissolved Oxygen
58
Needs Attention
Fecal Bacteria
60
D-
Improving
Water Clarity
40
Improving
Chlorophyll a
72
C-
Improving
30
Improving
45
Degrading
Toxics
28
Improving
Trash
46
Improving
C+
Improving
Improving
47
The following parameters are used to assess water quality and conditions:
Dissolved Oxygen is critical for survival of aquatic life and ecosystem sustainability.
Fecal Bacteria contamination is caused by sewage discharges and leaks, and from pet and wildlife waste.
Water Clarity is a measure of light penetrating the water column; this affects the health of aquatic grasses.
Chlorophyll a is the measure of microalgae biomass; this can impact water clarity and dissolved oxygen levels.
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation requires light to thrive and is essential habitat for young fish and other aquatic life.
Stormwater Runoff flushes trash and toxics from paved areas and erodes stream banks, filling the river with sediment.
Toxics in the Anacostia include PCBs and PAHs that potentially pose chronic damage to people and wildlife.
Trash is unsightly, injures and kills wildlife and is a major river pollutant, especially plastic bags, bottles, and foam.
Overall Effort and Commitment is based on current initiatives from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and
the private sector to clean up and restore the river.