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BACK RIVER RESTORATION

COMMITTEE, INC.

Tidal Monitoring in Back River

What do we test for?

During our routine monitoring, we test each location for the presence of fecal bacteria, specifically, E. Coli, in Back River.

What are fecal bacteria and why are they important?

Members of two bacteria groups, coliforms and fecal streptococci, are used as indicators of possible sewage contamination because they are commonly found in human and animal feces. Although they are generally not harmful themselves, they indicate the possible presence of pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria, viruses, and protozoans that also live in human and animal digestive systems. Therefore, their presence in streams suggests that pathogenic microorganisms might also be present and that swimming and eating shellfish might be a health risk. Since it is difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to test directly for the presence of a large variety of pathogens, water is usually tested for coliforms and fecal streptococci instead. Sources of fecal contamination to surface waters include wastewater treatment plants, on-site septic systems, domestic and wild animal manure, and storm runoff.


According to the State of Maryland, it is considered unsafe to come in contact with surface waters with an E. Coli level greater than 235MPN/100mL.

The link below shows most recent results.

Back River Water Quality Monitoring


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In loving memory of  Larry Farinetti. 

Larry was a past chairman of the board and board member for BRRC as well as the chair for the BRRC Annual Rockfish Tournament for 11 years.  He has been a large part of this organization since the beginning, and we will all miss him dearly. He had a passion for this river that was contagious.  He and Sue have been constant figures in our community fighting for the health of Back River.  He will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.  And for Larry, we will continue to fight for what is right and fight for our river, every single day.

Obituary for Lawrence Edward Farinetti Sr. | Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A.

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Midge Reporting


New Crowdsourcing Tool offered to Baltimore County residents to identify nuisance midge "hot spots".

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To identify a "hot spot" area of midge nuisance, click on the tool below:

Baltimore County Environmental Reporter Tool

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Back River Restoration Committee, Inc.

Back River Restoration Committee, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

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Phone: 410.241.0259

Email: savebackriver@outlook.com

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