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ME_ESU200 Sunshine Creek at Panorama Drive, Mt Martha
23 February 2015
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Overview
| Catchment | Bunyip River |
|---|---|
| Site | Sunshine Creek at Panorama Drive, Mt Martha ME_ESU200 |
| Date and Time | Monday 23rd February 2015 09:40am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | 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 | 35 | 3.5 | 310 | 7.2 | 0.2 | 24 | 14 | 50 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | More than a week ago 39.2 |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Milky,Smelly,Foamy/frothy |
| Stream depth | 51cm - 99cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | Steep slope next to roadside |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Sample taken directly from East Panorama Drain had a very high PO4 reading of 0.8mg/L and was flowing after 8 days of no rain. The sample smelt of grey water and its turbidity measure was <200 NTU.
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