Oxygen Levels
Dissolved oxygen is the amount of oxygen in the water. It is necessary for aquatic organisms as animals such as fish and shellfish to have adequate amounts of oxygen in the waterways. If the dissovled oxygen levels are too low, the aquatic organisms will either swim away or suffocate. The amount of oxygen does not impact humans, however, low levels of dissolved oxygen can signify further problems in the aquatic ecosystem which can potentially be hazardous to humans.
HISTORICAL
TRENDS
BASELINES/MAX LEVELS
Minimum level: 5 mg/L
DESCRIPTION OF BASELINES: This baseline is retrieved from the Chesapeake Bay Program. The minimum level represents the minimum level of dissolved oxygen that is acceptable within the Severn River. The minimum level of dissolved oxygen listed is 5mg/L. See the link below for more information about dissolved oxygen levels.
Source (Chesapeake Bay Program):
https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/ecosystem/dissolved_oxygenLOCATION OF DATA COLLECTION:
COORDINATES: (39.00764, -76.50350)
DEPTH: 8 meters