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in short, no. Basically you'll be fine kayaking any body of water that's worth boating

Delete this post Submitted by DavidA on 14/Jul/2015 in reply to What should I look for? posted by Mitch on 10/Jul/2015
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What you're looking for doesn't exist. At least to the level of detail, analysis, compilation and reporting that you're requesting. In large part, because generally the water bodies are worth boating have sufficient water quality to support the activity.

There is a great body of science and monitoring, but you have to work for it to make it pertinent to your specific circumstances.

MD (among other states) classify water bodies on their "use". In MD it's called Designated Use.

Here are their definitions of the use groups:
http://www.mde.state.md.us/assets/document/sedimentstormwater/Appnd_D9.pdf

And a current Map:
http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Water/TMDL/Water%20Quality%20Standards/Pages/DesignatedUsesMaps.aspx

Guess you'll have to either roll the dice and "live dangerously" or just seal yourself up in a box and be "safe" from the water bugs.

If you do have a compromised immune system boating is an issue to be discussed with your doctor.


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