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

12 January 2009

Overview Notes Phy Chem Tests Creatures Diary Photos 0
Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Ovens River
Site Whorouly Creek, Snow Road (Bussells Lane) Bridge west side NE_WHC050
Date and Time Monday 12th January 2009 14:30pm
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 85 5.8 540 7 0.09 25.5 35
Weather
Last rainfall
Flow estimate
Water Appearance
Stream depth
Stream width
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants
Water level down to same level as record low rainfall of 2006, despite good good rain in nov/dec (175ml). Conductivity, phosphorous and sediment signficantly higher than and recorded. Water appearance is muddy and stained brown. Bottles were found at the site during sampling. Last rainfall was more than a week ago.

Creatures Waterwatch method

Image Species Score Quantity
h. Order Anostraca (fairy shrimp and introduced sea monkeys) h. Order Anostraca (fairy shrimp and introduced sea monkeys) 4 40
Non Biting Midge Larvae - Bloodworms (Diptera) Non Biting Midge Larvae - Bloodworms (Diptera) 0 2
Total bug score
Total abundance 0 - 35 35+
0 - 200 Poor Good
200+ Fair Very good
Total abundance: 42 Total score: 1 Overall rating: Poor

Diary photos

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