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NE_WHC050 Whorouly Creek, Snow Road (Bussells Lane) Bridge west side

12 April 2010

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Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Ovens River
Site Whorouly Creek, Snow Road (Bussells Lane) Bridge west side NE_WHC050
Date and Time Monday 12th April 2010 11:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

D.O. % D.O mg/L EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 60 5.5 0.2 60
Weather
Last rainfall
Flow estimate
Water Appearance
Stream depth
Stream width
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants
Upper reach was a bit dry and the lower reach (sampling site) was covered by thick weed. Turbdity was grossly lower than other methods and seemed to be turbid rather than usual organic stain. Received 250mm of rain at the end of March. Macroinvertebrates: Backswimmer 30, Snail 1, Bloodwoorm 1, Non biting midge Larvae 1,

Creatures Waterwatch method

Image Species Score Quantity
Total bug score
Total abundance 0 - 35 35+
0 - 200 Poor Good
200+ Fair Very good
Total abundance: 0 Total score: 0 Overall rating: Poor

Diary photos

No diary entries recorded for this visit

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