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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [bamatriguy]
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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [writhe]
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writhe wrote:
Does anyone know what the temperature of the water is?I think the latest I heard was about 70 degrees.
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [writhe]
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70.5 at Markland dam, between Cincy and Louisville, down from 75 pre storms
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [MTranquilli]
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MTranquilli wrote:
70.5 at Markland dam, between Cincy and Louisville, down from 75 pre stormsgreat info, thanks. I had heard we reached wetsuit temperature last week but I hadn't heard any specifics.
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [racehd]
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http://www.courier-journal.com/...river-swim/73509960/
Looks like the great Ohio swim got cancelled for this weekend.
http://www.greatohioriverswim.com
Looks like the great Ohio swim got cancelled for this weekend.
http://www.greatohioriverswim.com
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [Vitesse]
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http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/10/07/algae-blooms-force-cancellation-ohio-river-swim/73509960/ Looks like the great Ohio swim got cancelled for this weekend.
http://www.greatohioriverswim.com
Good thing its IMLOU as opposed to IMCINCY :)
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [loutriguy]
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I'm assuming we're safe, but is anyone else anxiously awaiting those test results were supposed to get today?
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [MTranquilli]
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The Monday press release said they were going to take another test on Tuesday. I still haven't seen anything.
Kinda, sorta, maybe not related, they did left the recreational advisory in this Kentucky Lake yesterday.
Kinda, sorta, maybe not related, they did left the recreational advisory in this Kentucky Lake yesterday.
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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [Naps a lot]
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Just sat through the athlete briefing a little bit ago. They talked about the water and it sounds like a definitive answer will be provided by tomorrow. But they were talking about practice swim logistics in the river for Saturday and everything on the IM side right now is planning for a swim. Here's hoping for good news but we shall see.
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [SoCalAA]
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SoCalAA wrote:
Just sat through the athlete briefing a little bit ago. They talked about the water and it sounds like a definitive answer will be provided by tomorrow. But they were talking about practice swim logistics in the river for Saturday and everything on the IM side right now is planning for a swim. Here's hoping for good news but we shall see.Yep, I was at the briefing too and since someone above asked they also reported the water temp to be 71 degrees. Now just praying for a good test so we can swim!
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [SoCalAA]
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Advisory lifted: https://kydep.wordpress.com/...elow-advisory-level/
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [jplouky]
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Does anyone know the likelihood of algae being a problem for next year? Is this something that is normal for Ohio River every October?
Looking to do my first IM next year and would love to do Louisville as I grew up there, but don't want to risk my first 140.6 being turned into a 138.2. Thoughts?
Thanks!
Looking to do my first IM next year and would love to do Louisville as I grew up there, but don't want to risk my first 140.6 being turned into a 138.2. Thoughts?
Thanks!
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [jplouky]
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"The recreational use advisory for the section of the Ohio River that encompasses the Ironman triathlon swim course has been lifted"
So Ironman swimmers in the river only, anyone wanting to swim in other areas, don't. Ha!
So Ironman swimmers in the river only, anyone wanting to swim in other areas, don't. Ha!
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [Emilyk318]
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Emilyk318 wrote:
Does anyone know the likelihood of algae being a problem for next year? Is this something that is normal for Ohio River every October? Looking to do my first IM next year and would love to do Louisville as I grew up there, but don't want to risk my first 140.6 being turned into a 138.2. Thoughts?
Thanks!
It's my understanding that it was an unprecedented event but perhaps with global warming there might be an increased chance in the future.
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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [Emilyk318]
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i agree with sciguy, but to be honest I would look at the website of the Kentucky Water Department for the past treads. I know in Ohio we have had a lot of this over the last three years and it seems to be more often and last longer each year.
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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [wprobinson]
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Advisory is lifted and the swim is officially on.
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [loutriguy]
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Ohio River still closed to recreational use for what appears to hundreds of miles both upstream and downstream. Miraculously it's fine right here in Louisville. Can't say I'm surprised.
The map on the KY Division of Water website makes me laugh every time if look at it.
The map on the KY Division of Water website makes me laugh every time if look at it.
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [tigerblood]
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Ohio River still closed to recreational use for what appears to hundreds of miles both upstream and downstream. Miraculously it's fine right here in Louisville. Can't say I'm surprised. The map on the KY Division of Water website makes me laugh every time if look at it.
The word here is that testing was more rigorous here in order to see what the levels were. Testing at other sites was not as frequent. Chances are the levels are down everywhere because of the decreased temps and rainfall.
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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [loutriguy]
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I know the it was lifted the question was will it happen again next year. My answer was go to the history of the river and look or ask for the data from the Water Autorities. The problem with asking on here or facebook is that most of us will be guessing, I always refer to the people who have an education in water studies over people who just post on blogs or forums.
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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [wprobinson]
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I know the it was lifted the question was will it happen again next year. My answer was go to the history of the river and look or ask for the data from the Water Autorities. The problem with asking on here or facebook is that most of us will be guessing, I always refer to the people who have an education in water studies over people who just post on blogs or forums.
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [wprobinson]
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I would say the likelihood of it happening again is higher in years past.
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Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [tigerblood]
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Anyone do the practice swim?
Re: Algal bloom in Ohio. Louisville swim [Chris Martin]
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I did it this morning. Water was 69 but should drop another degree or two since the air temp is dropping to 48 tonight. Water looked fine to me ... not sick yet either. Good current in the main channel...should be a quick swim after coming out of the canal and making the turn.
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I did it this morning. Water was 69 but should drop another degree or two since the air temp is dropping to 48 tonight. Water looked fine to me ... not sick yet either. Good current in the main channel...should be a quick swim after coming out of the canal and making the turn.