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ME_YMY004_RD Merlynston Creek at Jack Roper Reserve Broadmeadows

17 May 2022

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Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Merlynston Creek at Jack Roper Reserve Broadmeadows ME_YMY004_RD
Date and Time Tuesday 17th May 2022 12:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

EC µS/cm pH pH Units Reac ppb Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 30 7.5 0 14 13 22
Weather
Last rainfall 5
Flow estimate
Water Appearance Smelly,Stained brown,Muddy
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width < 2m
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants bottles,car bodies,plastic,cans,packets

Habitat

Bank Erosion Stability Bank Vegetation In Stream Cover Riffles Pools Bends Verge Vegetation Overall
Good 4 Excellent 10 N/A VeryPoor 1 Good 8 23

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: Overall rating: Severe pollution

Diary photos

No diary entries recorded for this visit

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