Big Indian Creek Lake   As of mid-July 2009 this lake has been drained for renovation - there will be no sampling in 2010. (Sampling Site 2)

The table below shows the most recent sampling information for  toxic algae (Microcystin) and bacteria (E.coli) ,
Samples are typically collected on Monday and posted on the web site on Thursday or Friday.

Nearest City - Odell Gage County
This Lake is Sampled .
Toxic Algae Data updated on:
Bacteria (E. coli) data updated:
Level of Microcystin (ppb) E. coli (# per 100 ml)
No Samples No Samples
Toxic Algae (Microcystin) Information
For more information about toxic algae and its potential health effects.
Bacteria (E. coli) Information
For more information about bacteria and its potential health effects.
This Lake is NOT on Toxic Algae Health Alert.

Located 6 miles East and one mile north of Odell, NE. Sample collected at the swimming beach on the south side of lake. Located 6 miles East and one mile north of Odell, NE. Sample collected at the swimming beach on the south side of lake.


On the table below, the level to trigger a toxic algae Health Alert is 20 parts per billion for the toxin Microcystin. Health Alerts stay in effect until the level stays below 20 ppb for two consecutive weeks
In the Bacteria (E.coli) column, a single sample of 235 counts (or higher) per 100 ml is considered a higher risk for illness through ingestion
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Week Starting Weekly Health Alert Level of Microcystin (ppb) E. coli (# per 100 ml)
May 3, 2010
May 10, 2010
May 17, 2010
May 24, 2010
May 31, 2010
June 7, 2010
June 14, 2010
June 21, 2010
June 28, 2010
July 5, 2010
July 12, 2010
July 19, 2010
July 26, 2010
August 2, 2010
August 9, 2010
August 16, 2010
August 23, 2010
August 30, 2010
September 6, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 27, 2010