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4.0 DATA ANALYSIS RESULTS<br />

4.1 Zinc and Cadmium Standards<br />

<strong>Silver</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Water</strong>shed TMDL Final Report<br />

<strong>Water</strong> quality standards for zinc and cadmium are discussed in Section 2.0. A review <strong>of</strong> the data<br />

shows 57% (131 <strong>of</strong> 230) <strong>of</strong> the zinc values included in the data set (Appendix A) exceed the<br />

hardness adjusted water quality standard <strong>of</strong> 0.39 mg/l. Similarly, 52% (117 <strong>of</strong> 226) <strong>of</strong> the<br />

cadmium values observed exceed the hardness adjusted water quality standard <strong>of</strong> 0.0008mg/l.<br />

4.2 <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> and Flow Results by Location<br />

This section presents average concentrations and flows for each <strong>of</strong> the "key" sampling locations<br />

during each <strong>of</strong> the six bi-monthly periods. A summary <strong>of</strong> findings is provided followed by three<br />

figures showing bi-monthly zinc concentrations, bi-monthly cadmium concentrations, and bimonthly<br />

flow.<br />

Park City<br />

Zinc concentrations are lowest during the fourth period (July, August) and the highest during the<br />

first period (January, February). <strong>Water</strong> quality standards for zinc are exceeded during the first<br />

half <strong>of</strong> the year. Concentrations reach 1.5 times the standard. Flows are relatively low, and are<br />

greatest during the second and third periods (March through June).<br />

Cadmium concentrations are lowest in the fourth and fifth periods (July through October) and<br />

highest in the second period (March through April). Concentrations exceed the chronic standard<br />

throughout the year.<br />

Zinc Concentration (mg/l)<br />

1.8<br />

1.6<br />

1.4<br />

1.2<br />

1.0<br />

0.8<br />

0.6<br />

0.4<br />

0.2<br />

Park City (492695)<br />

Bi-Monthly Zinc Concentrations<br />

STORET Average (1990-2002)<br />

Overall Average<br />

STORET (1990-2002)<br />

USGS (2000)<br />

EPA (2000)<br />

Chronic Zn Standard (0.39)<br />

0.0<br />

Jan - Feb Mar - Apr<br />

May - Jun<br />

Jul - Aug<br />

Sep-Oct<br />

Nov - Dec<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />

Bi-Monthly Period<br />

Figure 7: Park City Bi-Monthly Zinc<br />

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