Pony Pasture Rapids

Caution

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Today and the next 3 days. Forecast accuracy decreases beyond tomorrow.

Current conditions

3.7ft

Gage height

57°F

Water temp

1,610cfs

Discharge

49°F

Air temp

Updated 2m ago · USGS station 02037500

Water Quality

Pony Pasture

Sampling is paused for the season.

James River Watch volunteers collect samples on Thursdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Last sample: Thursday, September 3, 2026. Sampling resumes around Memorial Day.

E. coliWithin VDH limit

5.2CFU/100mL

VDH single-sample limit: 235 CFU/100mL

Enterococcus

Not tested at this station — single-bacteria site (E. coli only).

Observations at sample collection

Recorded 49 days ago on Thursday, September 3, 2026. For live water temperature, see Current Conditions above.

Water temp89.2 °F

Air temp90.7 °F

Turbidity0.6 NTU

“Hot, slight wind, fast moving current. Swimmers in water.”
— Volunteer site note, Thursday, September 3, 2026

Sampled 49 days ago on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Data from James River Watch (opens in new tab). VDH Bacteria Action Values apply. Recreational water guidance is a single-sample threshold — not a guarantee of safety.

Resources & links

James River Park System

Pony Pasture — James River Park System

Safety & Data

River Swimming Guide — James River Park System

Official

James River Park System — City of Richmond