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ME_WKR576_RD Kororoit Creek, end of Norwood St Albion, near rock weir

30 August 2024

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Overview

Catchment Werribee River
Site Kororoit Creek, end of Norwood St Albion, near rock weir ME_WKR576_RD
Date and Time Friday 30th August 2024 08:45am
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
Chironomids, blood worms Chironomids, blood worms 4
Fly larvae Fly larvae 3
Freshwater mussels and clams Freshwater mussels and clams 3
Freshwater prawns Freshwater prawns 4
Glass shrimps Glass shrimps 3
Water striders Water striders 4
Whirligig beetles Whirligig beetles 4
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
Worms Worms 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 4.1818181818182 Overall rating: Moderate pollution

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