City of Boulder Storm Water Quality Program
Boulder Creek Watershed
Total Organic Carbon Time Series for 1999
Boulder Creek Below Coal Creek

Preliminary Data - subject to revision


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Marker Indicates data exceeds plot scale.

Information on Total Organic Carbon:

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Organic matter plays a major role in aquatic systems. It affects biogeochemical processes, nutrient cycling, biological availability,chemical transport and interactions. It also has direct implications in the planning of wastewater treatment and drinking water treatment. Organic matter content is typically measured as total organic carbon and dissolved organic carbon, which are essential components of the carbon cycle.

More general information about Total Organic Carbon
Measurement of Total Organic Carbon
Factors affecting Total Organic Carbon
Standards regarding Total Organic Carbon
Interpretation of Boulder Creek Total Organic Carbon data
Data Source: USGS Aqueous Organic Carbon Study
Point of Contact: Larry Barber
Collection and Analysis notes
Analysis method: USGS

Monitoring site information:
BC-bCC Map
BC-bCC Photo
  • Location: Boulder Creek Below Coal Creek
  • Name: BC-bCC
  • Type: Composite
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Longitude: 105 ° W 34'
  • Latitude: 40 ° N 50'
  • Elevation: 4955 feet asl
  • Site photo
Downstream Site: North Boulder Creek diversion to Lakewood
Upstream Site: Boulder Creek Above Coal Creek

Plot Label Date TOC
mg/L
01 January, 1999 4.91
02 February, 1999 5.68
03 March, 1999 No Data
04 April, 1999 9.51
05 May, 1999 6.60
06 June, 1999 4.94
07 July, 1999 5.89
08 August, 1999 5.08
09 September, 1999 7.02
10 October, 1999 7.20
11 November, 1999 5.04
12 December, 1999 5.37
*value below detection limit:
Detection Limit (if available)  

Preliminary Data - subject to revision

Select on the parameter name to view all Total Organic Carbon time series plots on the basin map. Select on the table date to view stream Total Organic Carbon profiles observed on that date. Select here to view all parameters at this site.

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