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ME_YDI838 Karingal Creek (Eltham West Drain) near Fort Knox Self Storage, Eltham West.
30 May 2012
Site visit details
Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Karingal Creek (Eltham West Drain) near Fort Knox Self Storage, Eltham West. ME_YDI838 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 30th May 2012 15:40pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | N mg/L NH4+ | 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 | 0.3 | 800 | 7.1 | 0.06 | 14.7 | 12.3 | 30 |
| Weather | overcast |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week 42 |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Muddy,Scummy,Foamy/frothy |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | 0.75 |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | cans,plastic |
It was very pleasing to see that the rat-bait container has been moved away. (Due to DSE following up: Julia) Ammonium level was very high this time.
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