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ME_YBA006 Wetland 1@ Banyule Creek headwaters, Simpson Barracks Watsonia
30 June 2007
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Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Wetland 1@ Banyule Creek headwaters, Simpson Barracks Watsonia ME_YBA006 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 30th June 2007 09:05am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | FrP mg/L P | Nitrate-Nit mg/L N | pH pH Units | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 0 | 9.1 | 80 | 0.01 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 8 | 20 |
| Weather | Sunny |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | Last 24 hrs |
| Flow estimate | Still |
| Water Appearance | |
| Stream depth | |
| Stream width | |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Wetland in pristine condition. Water from within the barracks to Wetland 2, are at a constant flow through the various channels and pipes. The amount of water exiting from Rentons Ridge into Yallambie Creek is farily constant with a number of channels carrying significant water. Flows into Banyule Creek headwater was clearly visible with a slight flow coming out form the main storm water drain. Some bug life present in both wetlands. Diving beetles, backswimmers, seed shrimp, and non biting midge were spotted.
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