It may be a blip but the Wicomico River has the highest levels of fecal bacteria in its recorded history and algae has made a comeback.
That was the conclusion of a report by the environmental group Wicomico Creekwatchers.
Given the rainy season last year it is believed to be a onetime event.
Judith Stribling, a biology professor at Salisbury University and with the Creekwatchers, told the Salisbury Daily Times that wet years always look bad while dry years produce better results.
The paper reports that last year saw above rainfall levels in June and July with records amounts in September.
Some ponds reached astronomical levels when it came to fecal bacteria at a rate of 14-thousand per milliliter compared to the recommendation for swimming which is 104.
The environmental group began testing in 2002.
