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ME_YOI085_RD Olinda Creek at footbridge adjacent to Jones St

27 April 2021

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Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Olinda Creek at footbridge adjacent to Jones St ME_YOI085_RD
Date and Time Tuesday 27th April 2021 08:00am
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
Stonefly nymphs Stonefly nymphs 10
Fishing spiders Fishing spiders 5
Gordian worms Gordian worms 6
Water mites Water mites 5
Chironomids, blood worms Chironomids, blood worms 4
Damselfly larvae Damselfly larvae 3
Dragonfly larvae Dragonfly larvae 3
Glass shrimps Glass shrimps 3
Sideswimmers or scuds Sideswimmers or scuds 3
Water striders Water striders 4
Backswimmers Backswimmers 1
Flatworms Flatworms 2
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Mosquito larvae, wrigglers Mosquito larvae, wrigglers 1
Water beetles Water beetles 2
Water treaders Water treaders 1
Worms Worms 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 3.8421052631579 Overall rating: Severe pollution

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