2019 Report
CCR Nutrient Loading
Key Takeaways:
Cherry Creek contributes the majority of phosphorus and nitrogen loading to the Reservoir due to its relatively high flow. Cottonwood Creek is responsible for over 25% of the nitrogen loading although it contributes only 18% of the flow to the Reservoir.
Phosphorus and nitrogen loading to the Reservoir results from surface water from Cherry and Cottonwood Creeks, precipitation and alluvial groundwater. The water quality from the monitoring sites closest to the Reservoir are used for the calculations for each of the inflow sources.
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Nutrient Loading
info_outlineCherry Creek contributes the majority of both phosphorus and nitrogen to the Reservoir.