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ME_YDI847 Karingal Creek, crn Susan and Brougham St, Eltham
30 May 2012
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Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Karingal Creek, crn Susan and Brougham St, Eltham ME_YDI847 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 30th May 2012 16:00pm |
| Approved | Approved |
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 NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 0.3 | 8 | 1050 | 7.5 | 0.07 | 14.7 | 12.3 | 200 |
| 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,Oily,Foamy/frothy |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | plastic |
Some interesting results from the Susan St site today … ammonium was very high (though similar to the Fort Knox level). EC was high too (quite a bit higher than Fort Knox, when it is normally lower). Turbidity was extremely high, and of a brownish colour; but as we were about to leave, some significant light-coloured pollution was washed down as well (see photo) I notified the EPA (call ref. no. 3043217) Needless to say, it was necessary to filter before doing Ammonium and Phosphate analyses.
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