Dissolved oxygen is consumed in the water by respiration and decompostion. It is replenished mainly by the atmosphere and also by photosynthesis. Also, water temperature is a key factor in the regulation of water's oxygen levels. Warm water contains a less oxygen concentration than cold water. If concentrations get too high, though, the dissolved oxygen can become toxic.

Depth (in meters)

0
1
1.5

June 6, 1998

11.3

11.11

2.68 (at 2 meters)

June 13, 1998

10.12

8.80

1.84 (at 2 meters)

June 20, 1998

6.82

6.64

2.05

June 26, 1998

6.34

4.80

4.38

July 2, 1998

8.06

7.35

6.88

July 10, 1998

8.06

7.35

4.76

July 21, 1998

4.37

3.97

2.33

July 28, 1998

7.07

6.44

5.12

August 8, 1998

7.92

6.19

N / A

August 25, 1998

9.31

8.99

8.07