Our Office
Science Director, Tag Engstrom
Holt Hall, Room 221
530-898-6748
tengstrom@csuchico.edu
Regular Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Monday–Friday)
Mailing Address
Center for Water & the Environment
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0555
Big Chico Creek Water Quality Monitoring
Main | Data Table | Temperature | Electrical Conductivity | pH | Dissolved Oxygen | Turbidity | Nutrients | Metals
Disclaimer: Data presented on this webpage were acquired following internal (non-standard) procedures and are therefore for information purposes only and not citable until independent peer review and publication.
Electrical Conductivity
How do electrical conductivity values help us?
Resource: Water Science School - Conductivity and Water (USGS)
Electrical conductivity (EC) is a measure of the ability of water to pass an electrical current. Dissolved salts and inorganic chemicals conduct an electrical current, so conductivity increases as salinity increases. Changes in conductivity measurements indicate a disturbance to the stream, including dilution during storms, increased salinity during dry periods, or pollution.
Electrical Conductivity and Streamflow in Big Chico Creek
