Since 2017, Friends of the cheat has monitored popular public access points for levels of harmful bacteria. Water samples are collected and tested once a month during October, march, and April, and biweekly from May through September.

The following 12 access points are monitored for E. coli and total coliform bacteria, as well as temperature, pH, and conductivity. Follow each sites’ link to view their most recent and historical results.

Cheat River Water Trail Holly Meadows Bridge

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Cheat River Water Trail St. George Bridge

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Cheat River Water Trail Hannahsville Ford

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Cheat River Water Trail Riverview Lounge

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Cheat River Water Trail Upper Rowlesburg Park

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CAUTION Lower Rowlesburg Park

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Upper Cheat Narrows

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Lower Cheat Narrows

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Cheat Canyon Cheat River Festival Site

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Big Sandy Rockville

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Cheat Canyon Jenkinsburg Bridge

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Cheat Lake Beach at Millstone Park

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