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Overview

Catchment Loddon River
Site Kennington Reservoir Strathdale NC_RKE001_RD
Date and Time Tuesday 25th October 2022 14:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Mayfly nymphs Mayfly nymphs 9
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
Freshwater mussels and clams Freshwater mussels and clams 3
Glass shrimps Glass shrimps 3
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Mosquito larvae, wrigglers Mosquito larvae, wrigglers 1
Water beetles Water beetles 2
Water tigers Water tigers 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: 3.3571428571429 Overall rating: Severe pollution

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