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ME_DBC250 Blind Creek, 100 metres upstream of confluence of Dandenong Creek. In Boral, Scoresby.
24 November 2017
Site visit details
Overview
| Catchment | Bunyip River |
|---|---|
| Site | Blind Creek, 100 metres upstream of confluence of Dandenong Creek. In Boral, Scoresby. ME_DBC250 |
| Date and Time | Friday 24th November 2017 10:30am |
| 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 | 0.07 | 44.86 | 4 | 1900 | 7.2 | 0.2 | 24.7 | 20.7 | 80 |
| Weather | overcast |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last 24 hours 1.20 |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Muddy |
| Stream depth | 51cm - 99cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | Water almost up to gumboot height on path to testing site, oil slick on top of water |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Very low water flow and more water weeds in Blind creek
Water does not smell
Low dissolved oxygen, very high turbidity, high EC
Reported to Melbourne Water
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