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ME_MDT010 Tributary of Deep Creek @ Newham Primary School
2 June 2017
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Overview
| Catchment | Maribyrnong River |
|---|---|
| Site | Tributary of Deep Creek @ Newham Primary School ME_MDT010 |
| Date and Time | Friday 2nd June 2017 09:15am |
| 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 | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 0.5 | 32.1953 | 4 | 580 | 6.9 | 0.25 | 7 | 6 | 14 |
| Weather | sunny |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week 12.00 |
| Flow estimate | POOLS: No continuous flow in channel and intermittent pools (in-stream habitats not connected) |
| Water Appearance | Oily |
| Stream depth | 1m - 2m |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Oily scum is probably natural oils from leaves.
DO between 3 and 4
We still have a major problem with ammonium and phosphate. Phosphate dark blue. Ammonium had imporoved a little last week, back to emerald green this week. Students will continue monitoring each week, and are working on possible causes in theier Science lessons.
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