Reported result
Esther Simplot Park Site 1
40.8 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 31, 2026.
USGS live reading
Boise River Gauge
757
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
- 4.27 ft
- Official conditions
- Float the Boise services are currently CLOSED Services will OPEN September 4-7, 2026 The final day of the 2026 official float season is Monday, September 7 (Labor Day).
Last updated: September 3, 2026 at 10:45 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
2 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 31, 2026.
Reported result
Esther Simplot Park Site 3
9.8 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 31, 2026.
Reported result
Quinn's Pond Site 1
24.9 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 31, 2026.
Reported result
Quinn's Pond Site 2
11 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 31, 2026.
Reported result
Veterans Memorial Pond Site 1
5.2 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 31, 2026.
Reported result
Veterans Memorial Pond Site 2
5.1 MPN/100 mL
Recorded result — not a safety declaration. Tested August 31, 2026.
City threshold: E. coli readings above 235 MPN/100 mL receive a warning. Measurements do not constitute a recommendation to enter the water.