SwimGuide 2021
The cool, crisp water of Little River is calling to locals and visitors alike, as summer quickly approaches. This pristine resource is a fascinating and unique experience in our little northeast corner of Alabama. Because of the geologic makeup of Lookout Mountain, water perches on a layer of shale, creating incredible rock bottom pools that are deep and cold.
In 2014, Travel and Leisure magazine listed Little River #1 out of 20 swimming holes in the nation. Since then, Eco-Tourism has exploded and is the #1 industry in DeKalb County, making Little River the lifeblood of our community.
With the swim season upon us, Little River Waterkeeper will keep you up-to-date on weekly water quality results. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we will run tests from samples taken on Little River from your favorite swimming holes.
Each Friday, we will post test results by the end of business for: E Coli, Total Coli form, Temperature, pH, Total Dissolved Solids and Conductivity to determine if the site meets state water quality standards.
Click on the SwimGuide link below to for easy to read results or read the chart below for more scientific data!
2021 Test Sites:
DeSoto Falls, West Fork Little River
Lake Lahusage, Middle Fork
Lake Lahusage, East Fork
Taylor's Ford, West Fork, Mentone
Mentone Bridge, West Fork, Mentone
Indian Falls, West Fork /DeSoto State Park
Blue Hole, Little River
Little Falls, Little River (Martha’s Falls or Hippy Hole)
Little River Canyon Mouth Park
Warning!
High Ecoli Alert!! The site exceeds state water quality standards. E-Coli standard: Above 235cfu/100mL.
Caution!
The site meets state water quality standards but has moderate amount of E-Coli. Proceed with caution. Cover cuts and scrapes.
Swim On!
Swim On! The site has little or no E-Coli present
Canyon Mouth Park | 9/2/2021 | 980.4 | 76.8F | 7.24 | 31.0ppt | 49.8mS |
Blue Hole | 9/2/2021 | 275.5 | 75F | 7.11 | 18.2ppt | 24.8mS |
Little Falls (Hippie Hole) | 9/2/2021 | 248.1 | 76.8F | 7.18 | 18.5ppt | 29.1mS |
Indian Falls | 9/2/2021 | 44.1 | 73.9F | 6.98 | 26.8ppt | 38mS |
Middle Fork (Lake Lahusage) | 9/2/2021 | 112.6 | 75.7F | 6.88 | 15.2ppt | 21.6mS |
East Fork (Lake Lahusage) | 9/2/2021 | 214.3 | 75.4F | 6.96 | 14.3ppt | 18.8mS |
Mentone Bridge (Hwy 117) | 9/2/2021 | 145.5 | 71.6F | 6.74 | 13.3ppt | 19.2mS |
Taylors Ford | 9/2/2021 | 224.7 | 73.2F | 6.71 | 11.7ppt | 16.5mS |
DeSoto Falls | 9/2/2021 | 58.1 | 77.2F | 6.84 | 22ppt | 31.3mS |