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ME_WDD050 D1 Drain, 150 metres from Chat Place, Hoppers Crossing/Werribee.
16 February 2023
Site visit details
Overview
| Catchment | Werribee River |
|---|---|
| Site | D1 Drain, 150 metres from Chat Place, Hoppers Crossing/Werribee. ME_WDD050 |
| Date and Time | Thursday 16th February 2023 12:00pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| N mg/L NH4+ | D.O. % | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 0 | 93.81 | 7 | 312 | 8.2 | 0.07 | 30 | 30.7 | 13 |
| Weather | overcast |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | More than a week ago |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Clear |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | < 2m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | bottles,paper,plastic,packets |
First time sampling with Trevor Haulser. Weather hot, overcast and humid with a light breeze. Lots of Gambusia species of fish in the water. Water'es edge mainly dominated by Slender Knotweed (persaria sp) and nut grass with some Juncus sp. Filamentous algae next to culvert. White faced heron spotted. Very low flow, in drain mainly connected by large pools.
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