RiverCast is unknown
 for Tuesday, 1/14/2025 at 10:30 PM

Current RiverCast

Unknown

1/14/202510:30 PM

A RiverCast rating is currently not available for Schuylkill River water quality

Please practice caution.

Water Temperature
Flow
unknown
649 cfs
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Safety Notice

Recreation recommendations provided by the RiverCast are based on predicted water quality. Activities may also not be suitable due to high flows, poor bottom visibility, or physical drowning dangers associated with these conditions. It is up to the individual to determine safe conditions for recreation based on other criteria, including boating advisories and recommendations by the proper authorities.

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Safety Notice

Recreation recommendations provided by the RiverCast are based on predicted water quality. Activities may also not be suitable due to high flows, poor bottom visibility, or physical drowning dangers associated with these conditions. It is up to the individual to determine safe conditions for recreation based on other criteria, including boating advisories and recommendations by the proper authorities.

About the RiverCast

The Philly RiverCast provides water quality forecasts that predict potential levels of contaminants or pathogens in the Schuylkill River between Flat Rock Dam (Manayunk) and Fairmount Dam (Boathouse Row) and general guidance for recreation based on the forecasts.

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How the RiverCast works

Recreation in or upon rivers, like the Schuylkill, comes with risk of illness and infection due to potential water contamination from various sources.

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RiverCast Limitations

The RiverCast should be considered a guideline and general estimate of water quality at a given period of time and not a direct measurement of water quality. Other information, policies, regulations, public health statements, data, or observations should also be considered before any river recreation occurs.

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