Hoonah Alaska Beaches
- 2022
- 2021
(Hoonah Beaches Map - click on monitoring location dots for details)
2022 Hoonah Beaches
Bacteria monitoring on Hoonah beaches occurred 13 times from early June and through early September of the 2022 recreational season. Sampling took place at Inner Point Sophia and Gartina Harbor Way beaches. Bacteria monitoring was conducted to evaluate potential public health risks indicated by fecal coliform and enterococci bacteria, and to notify the public when levels exceed state standards. See monitoring results below, and documents links and previous year tabs for more detailed information.
Beach Data Results
Criteria exceedance in bold text. ND = Not Detected.
Inner Point Sophia
| Sample Date | Fecal Coliform | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|
| 6-7-22 | <2 (ND) | 10 |
| 6-14-22 | 8 | 20 |
| 6-22-22 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| 6-29-22 | 8 | <10 (ND) |
| 7-6-22 | <2 (ND) | 10 |
| 7-12-22 | 8 | 10 |
| 7-19-22 | 3 | 20 |
| 7-26-22 | 3 | 20 |
| 8-2-22 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| 8-9-22 | 8 | <10 (ND) |
| 8-16-22 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| 8-23-22 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| 9/8/22 | below criteria | below criteria |
Gartina Harbor Way
| Sample Date | Fecal Coliform | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|
| 6-7-22 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| 6-14-22 | 5 | <10 (ND) |
| 6-22-22 | 2 | 20 |
| 6-29-22 | <2 (ND) | 10 |
| 7-6-22 | 2 | 20 |
| 7-12-22 | 3 | <10 (ND) |
| 7-19-22 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| 7-26-22 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| 8-2-22 | 3 | 10 |
| 8-9-22 | 8 | <10 (ND) |
| 8-16-22 | 12 | <10 (ND) |
| 8-23-22 | 3 | <10 (ND) |
| 9/8/22 | 280 | below criteria |
Below criteria = less than 130 MPN/100ml enterococci and 31 cfu/100ml fecal coliform. Numeric value is shown when it comes available from the analytical laboratory (usually within 10 business days).
See also page 27 of: 18 AAC 70 Alaska Water Quality Standards (amended as of March 5, 2020) - (14) Bacteria, For Marine Water Uses
- (B) Water Recreation
(i) contact recreation - In a 30-day period, the geometric mean of samples may not exceed 35 enterococci CFU/100 ml, and not more than 10% of the samples may exceed a statistical threshold value (STV) of 130 enterococci CFU/100 ml.
- (ii) secondary recreation
- In a 30-day period, the geometric mean of samples may not exceed 200 fecal coliform/100ml, and not more than 10% of the samples may exceed 400 fecal coliform/100ml.
- (D) Harvesting for Consumption of Raw Mollusks or Other Raw Aquatic Life
- The geometric mean of samples may not exceed 14 fecal coliform/100 ml; and not more than 10% of the samples may exceed; 31 CFU per 100 ml for a membrane filtration test.
Protect Your Health
Washing hands or showering after contact with beach water is recommended. Wash fish in clean tap water and cook to a minimum of 145°F internal temperature before eating. Help keep the beach clean by picking up after pets, packing out litter, and properly disposing of fish carcasses.
2021 Hoonah Beaches
Bacteria monitoring on Hoonah beaches began in May and continued through September of the 2021 recreational season. Sampling occurred weekly at Inner Point Sophia and Gartina Harbor Way beaches. Bacteria monitoring was conducted to evaluate potential public health risks indicated by fecal coliform and enterococci bacteria, and to notify the public when levels exceed state standards. For more detailed information, click on the document links below.
Beach Data Results
Criteria exceedance in bold text. ND = Not Detected.
Inner Point Sophia Beach
| Sample Date | Fecal Coliform | Enterococcus |
|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 8 | <10 (ND) |
| June 1 | 42 | <10 (ND) |
| June 8 | 3 | <10 (ND) |
| June 16 | 8 | <10 (ND) |
| June 22 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| June 29 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| July 7 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| July 14 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| July 20 | <2 (ND) | 10 |
| July 28 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| August 3 | <2 (ND) | 10 |
| August 10 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| August 24 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| August 31 | 5 | <10 (ND) |
| September 7 | <2 (ND) | 10 |
Gartina Harbor Way Beach
| Sample Date | Fecal Coliform | Enterococcus |
|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 86 | <10 (ND) |
| June 1 | 35 | <10 (ND) |
| June 8 | <10 (ND) | |
| June 16 | 48 | 30 |
| June 22 | 37 | <10 (ND) |
| June 29 | 3 | <10 (ND) |
| July 7 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| July 14 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| July 20 | <2 (ND) | <10 (ND) |
| July 28 | 2 | 10 |
| August 3 | 15 | 41 |
| August 10 | 130 | 10 |
| August 24 | 22 | <10 (ND) |
| August 31 | 2 | <10 (ND) |
| September 7 | 2 | 20 |
Below criteria = less than 130 cfu/100ml enterococci and 31 cfu/100ml fecal coliform. Numeric value is shown when it comes available from the analytical laboratory (usually within 10 business days).
See also page 27 of: 18 AAC 70 Alaska Water Quality Standards (amended as of March 5, 2020) - (14) Bacteria, For Marine Water Uses
- (B) Water Recreation
(i) contact recreation - In a 30-day period, the geometric mean of samples may not exceed 35 enterococci CFU/100 ml, and not more than 10% of the samples may exceed a statistical threshold value (STV) of 130 enterococci CFU/100 ml.
- (ii) secondary recreation
- In a 30-day period, the geometric mean of samples may not exceed 200 fecal coliform/100ml, and not more than 10% of the samples may exceed 400 fecal coliform/100ml.
- (D) Harvesting for Consumption of Raw Mollusks or Other Raw Aquatic Life
- The geometric mean of samples may not exceed 14 fecal coliform/100 ml; and not more than 10% of the samples may exceed; 31 CFU per 100 ml for a membrane filtration test.
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