Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Blackburn Lake at Heron Point opposite Naughton Gve Blackburn ME_YGR023
Date and Time Sunday 2nd June 2019 11:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

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 FTU Turb NTU
Sample 0.04 64.41 7.1 125 6.6 0.03 12.7 11 24
Weather overcast
Last rainfall During the last week 0.00
Flow estimate STAGNANT: No continuous flow in channel but channel continuous (in-stream habitats connected)
Water Appearance Muddy
Stream depth 1m - 2m
Stream width
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants paper,polystyrene

Monitors: Anne P., Su D., Elaine B., Alfoncina R., Stephanie S. (visitor)

What has changed since last time: Autumn leaf drop

What stands out: Poplars are almost bare

Other observations: A few ducks in distance, lots of birds calling

Note: Ammonium and Phosphate readings were taken at water temperature 25 degrees. Phosphate reading at site, at water temperature 12.7 degrees was 0.0.

Diary photos

No diary entries recorded for this visit

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