near the low end of ranges for similar sites. 



Cheaiical history. No chemical data other than those from the DHES 

 sampling are known for Bandy Reservoir. It is reasonable to infer 

 that flushing with dilute, high-quality water from Shanley Creek 

 maintains dissolved constituents within a relatively narrow range. 

 Prior to hydrologic manipulation, the basin may have developed 

 somewhat more saline water similar to nearby closed ponds and 

 wetlands. 



Sediments. Arsenic, boron, copper and zinc were found at low to 

 mid-range concentrations in comparison to hydrologically similar 

 sites. Selenium and mercury were reported at their respective 

 detection limits; values for both elements approximate mean 

 concentrations in soil and other surficial material of the western 

 U.S. . 



