McKellar Lakes

Samples for E. coli analysis are collected by trained volunteers who are trained and follow the same sampling procedure provided by Manitouwabing Lake Community Association. (ATTACH?) Samples are collected in sterile sample bottles provided by Aquatic and Environmental Labs of Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Samples for E. coli analysis are not field filtered. Samples for phosphorus and calcium are field filtered and collected in sterile sample bottles provided by Caduceon Labs of Barrie, Ontario, Canada. . Samples below surface level were collected with a model 1010 Niskin Water sampler from General Oceanics in Miami Florida (2022 and 2023) (and then field filtered). Measurements for 2022 and 2023 were obtained using a XYLEM YSI ProQuatro Professional Series Handheld Meter with a 30 meter cable. A similar YSI hand-held meter was used prior to 2022. All samples are placed in a cooler in the boat as soon as they are collected, and refrigerated or in a cooler from then until they are delivered to the lab.