Questions often arise about the quality of the water in Little Crum Creek as it passes through the park.

Friends of Little Crum Park, the Rotary Club of Swarthmore, Haverford College and Bryn Mawr College are sponsoring real time data collection in Little Crum Creek Park.
Learn more about the ongoing real time monitoring in Little Crum Creek Park.
View the real time data.
There have been various studies done over the years that measure water quality in the stream. Most recently, CJ Chen, a senior at Strath Haven High School, conducted water sampling in the stream as part of an independent study project. The results are below:
Summary Report, CJ Chen, June 2024
Final Water Quality Report, CJ Chen, June 2024