1. FFH Water Monitoring and Analysis
May 2017
Herman Bozenhardt

2. Herman Bozenhardt
6108 Pelican Drive
Brooklyn NY ( )
Brooklyn Polytechnic BSChE/MSSE
New Jersey ( )
Fairfield Harbour (2010 – present)
Retired in 2009
Currently a Biotech Consultant

3. What / Why ? Measuring the salinity of the water
Unit of measure is TDS (total dissolved solids)
All measurements / observations / dock at house (6108 Pelican)
Direct correlation of our position on the Neuse River
Cross checked with water in NW Creek/Goose Creek
Understanding the fishing seasons / rhythms
“trigger” times for change
Explain Canal Phenomena (microbial blooms)

4. Location of Samples

5. Relation of FFH in Neuse River

6. Salinity Drinkable fresh water < 500 ppm
Fresh water - Less than 1,000 ppm
Slightly saline water - From 1,000 ppm to 3,000 ppm (Brackish)
Moderately saline water - From 3,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm (Brackish+)
Highly saline water - From 10,000 ppm to 35,000 ppm (sea water)
Open Ocean Seawater – 35,000 ppm

7. Salinity vs. Time

8. Salinity 2017 is starting in a pattern not seen in many years
We did not have our January – May freshwater cycle
We started summer mode in January
The water is brackish
The normal estuarial cycle of the water is broken
Saltwater fish dominate

9. Air Temperature

10. Water Temperature

11. Air and Water Temp

12. Rain Water per week

13. pH of Water

14. Relative Humidity

15. Barometric Pressure

16. Thank You Any Questions?