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ME_WKR610_RD Kororoit Creek @ Derby Rd Bridge - Sunshine (40G2)

22 August 2022

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Overview

Catchment Werribee River
Site Kororoit Creek @ Derby Rd Bridge - Sunshine (40G2) ME_WKR610_RD
Date and Time Monday 22nd August 2022 09:00am
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
Fishing spiders Fishing spiders 5
Chironomids, blood worms Chironomids, blood worms 4
Damselfly larvae Damselfly larvae 3
Dragonfly larvae Dragonfly larvae 3
Glass shrimps Glass shrimps 3
Whirligig beetles Whirligig beetles 4
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
Worms Worms 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 4 Overall rating: Moderate pollution

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