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Overview

Catchment Wimmera
Site Lake Marma, Murtoa, east bank, at jetty WI_LMR200_RD
Date and Time Monday 22nd November 2021 09:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Cased caddis larvae Cased caddis larvae 8
Mayfly nymphs Mayfly nymphs 9
Water mites Water mites 5
Damselfly larvae Damselfly larvae 3
Glass shrimps Glass shrimps 3
Backswimmers Backswimmers 1
Leeches Leeches 1
Mosquito larvae, wrigglers Mosquito larvae, wrigglers 1
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
Worms Worms 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 3.5 Overall rating: Severe pollution

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