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ME_MRD600 Riddells Creek at the old swimming hole
8 January 2017
Site visit details
Overview
| Catchment | Maribyrnong River |
|---|---|
| Site | Riddells Creek at the old swimming hole ME_MRD600 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 8th January 2017 15:30pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | N mg/L NH4+ | D.O. % | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | FrP mg/L P | Nitrate-Nit mg/L N | Nitrate mg/L | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 126.982 | 10 | 380 | 7.5 | 0.07 | 28 | 27.6 | 10 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | More than a week ago 113.80 |
| Flow estimate | MEDIUM: flow is normal/typical average flow |
| Water Appearance | Foamy/frothy,Muddy |
| Stream depth | Other:1800mm measured at the official gauge located at the flow meter testing site. |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | paper,polystyrene |
Storm events during December with measured rainfall of 74mm in 20minutes on 29/12/2016. Flash flooding in Sandy Creek Road areas. Lush undergrowth.
Noticeable minor increase in Phosphate levels. Normal observed levels 0 - 0.02, measured level 0.07. Repeated test with same result. Test result coincides with; flash flooding event, brown water evident & small patches of froth.
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