Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Merri Creek downstream of Rushall Station, Fitzroy ME_YMR009
Date and Time Saturday 22nd February 2020 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

EC µS/cm pH pH Units Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 16
Weather raining
Last rainfall Raining now 5.00
Flow estimate BANKFULL: High flow within channel capacity and in-stream habitats connected
Water Appearance Stained brown
Stream depth 2m
Stream width > 5m
Hazards Flooding
Litter/Pollutants bottles,paper,plastic,cans,clothing,packets

Walk and talk with Fitzroy High school students. Tested drain next to queen st bridge. It was clear with slight detergent foam. 14 NTU. LOTS of rain over the last 2 days. High flow, with fast velocity from train station down to queens road bridge. 

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