STATE OF NEVADA
SURFACE WATER MONITORING NETWORK

Humboldt River Basin


Stream Name = North Fork Humboldt
Sampling Location Name = North Fork Humboldt @ I-80
Sampling Location ID = HS2B

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Sampling Location Description

Standards apply from the national forest boundary to its confluence with the Humboldt River. From Elko, NV, travel east on Interstate 80 to the Elburz exit (exit 317). From the off ramp, turn right and continue to first bridge. Collect samples from bridge.

Beneficial Uses = Irrigation, Watering of livestock, Recreation not involving contact with the water, Recreation involving contact with the water, Industrial supply, Municipal or domestic supply, Propagation of wildlife, Propagation of aquatic life.

Sampling Location =  Elko

Hydrologic Unit = 16040101
Latitude 40 56 55   Longitude 115 31 58
Township 35N  Range 57E  Section 3  
Elevation 5080 ft

Data Table (pdf format)     Data Table (Excel xls format)        NAC Standards for Water Quality
Metals (pdf format)    Metals (Excel xls format)   USGS Flow Data
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