Sour Lake

Description

Sour Lake, named for its acidic or "sour" water, may look like a pleasant swimming hole, but its water would burn your skin like battery acid. Most of its acid comes from microorganisms that create sulfuric acid as they consume sulfur. These microorganisms also give the lake its color.

*Adapted from the NPS Mud Volcano Trail Guide

Feature Type

Not Reported

Inventory ID

MV105

Location

Latitude: 44.62062
Longitude: -110.436
Survey Date: July 24, 1998

Geographic Area: Hayden Valley

Ranger District Contact: Norris District, Al Miller (307) 344-2501

Feature Data

Data Source	Supplied By	Sample Date	Temp	Vent Temp	pH	Cond	Extended Data

Park		7/24/1998	22.7°C	0°C	2.7	6000 µS/cm	No

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