Pump House / James River Park Headquarters
SafeToday and the next 3 days. Forecast accuracy decreases beyond tomorrow.
Current conditions
3.4ft
Gage height
67°F
Water temp
1,190cfs
Discharge
71°F
Air temp
Updated 11m ago · USGS station 02037500
Water Quality
Robious Landing Park
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.
34CFU/100mL
VDH single-sample limit: 235 CFU/100mL
Not tested at this station — single-bacteria site (E. coli only).
Observations at sample collection
Recorded 39 days ago on Thursday, September 3, 2026. For live water temperature, see Current Conditions above.
“Hazy, hot and humid. Slight breeze from west. Scattered thunderstorms in past 24 hours. Small debris along shoreline. Flat smoothly flowing river. Average water height. A couple of kayakers upstream.”
Sampled 39 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
Pump House Park — James River Park SystemSafety & Data
River Swimming Guide — James River Park SystemCommunity
James River Association