Tracking Salinity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Across Key Monitoring Points
Today’s Nueces River readings show notable differences between upstream, well sites, and the Hazel Bazemore boat ramp — and highlight why ongoing monitoring remains so important for water quality in coastal regions.
Measurement Summary
Upstream: 0.7 salinity | 879 mg/L TDS | 77.4°F
Well 1: 4.5 salinity | 5,298 mg/L TDS | 80.3°F
Well 4: 2.8 salinity | 3,403 mg/L TDS | 78.7°F
Hazel Bazemore Boat Ramp: 1.0 salinity | 1,315 mg/L TDS | 79.1°F
Well 1’s elevated TDS (5,298 mg/L) and salinity (4.5) levels are a reminder of how quickly conditions can fluctuate depending on rainfall, discharge rates, and ongoing maintenance. With the well cluster currently offline for maintenance, these readings provide a snapshot of active system behavior under current flow conditions.
Consistent tracking like this helps pinpoint where saltwater influence increases and where aquifer quality could be at risk — vital for both conservation planning and sustainable groundwater management.
