Reported result
Esther Simplot Park Site 1
72.7 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 3, 2026.
USGS live reading
Boise River Gauge
629
CFS
CFS means cubic feet per second: the volume of water moving past the gauge each second. Higher CFS usually means faster, stronger water; lower CFS can mean shallow sections and slower floats.
- Site
- BOISE RIVER AT GLENWOOD BRIDGE NR BOISE ID
- Gage height
- 4.04 ft
- Official conditions
- The Boise River is a wild, scenic river with natural and structural hazards that can change any time. Always use caution when recreating on or near the river.
Last updated: August 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
City of Boise readings
Pond Water Quality
Conditions can change after sampling. Check the City of Boise's latest readings and advisories before entering the water.
Reported result
Esther Simplot Park Site 2
13.4 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 3, 2026.
Reported result
Esther Simplot Park Site 3
5.2 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 3, 2026.
Reported result
Quinn's Pond Site 1
16 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 3, 2026.
Reported result
Quinn's Pond Site 2
7.5 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 3, 2026.
Reported result
Veterans Memorial Pond Site 1
18.7 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 3, 2026.
Reported result
Veterans Memorial Pond Site 2
15.8 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 3, 2026.
City threshold: E. coli readings above 235 MPN/100 mL receive a warning. Measurements do not constitute a recommendation to enter the water.