Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Plenty River at Gorge Rd, South Morang, downstream of bridge ME_YPL280
Date and Time Tuesday 5th May 2009 10:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

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 rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb FTU Turb NTU
Sample 1170 7.7 15 10 20
Weather Sunny
Last rainfall More than a week ago
Flow estimate Slow
Water Appearance
Stream depth 180.00
Stream width 8.00
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants
The water appears clear with only a bit of muddy brown tinge . The surface has a bit of scum over, and in places a light oily film. There is also quite a bit of litter about, including polystyrene foam and bottles. There is water flowing into the pool under the road bridge and from the pool downstream.

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