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CO_BAR100 Barwon River @ Buckleys Falls

21 January 2019

Overview Notes Phy Chem Tests Diary Photos 2
Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Barwon River
Site Barwon River @ Buckleys Falls CO_BAR100
Date and Time Monday 21st January 2019 15:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

D.O. % D.O mg/L EC µS/cm FrP mg/L P pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 86.56 7 1166 8.1 0.09 26 26 10
Weather sunny
Last rainfall During the last week 1.00
Flow estimate LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected)
Water Appearance Clear,Scummy
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width Other:25
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants

Near the old paper mill, there were 2 small trickles of water flowing downstream through the rocks.  Water almost still. Many rocks exposed in the river. Azolla accummulating at WW testing site.

Diary photos

Buckley Falls weir. Tiny trickles passing through pipes below the weir wall.
WW testing site. Rocls exposed. Azolla building up. Scum visible in foreground which is close to drainage line.

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