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ME_YDA485 Darebin Creek, downstream of Thornbury High School , off Theobald Street, Thornbury
11 February 2024
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Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Darebin Creek, downstream of Thornbury High School , off Theobald Street, Thornbury ME_YDA485 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 11th February 2024 08:15am |
| 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 | 67.89 | 6 | 1620 | 7.9 | 0 | 24.8 | 21.2 | 65 |
| Weather | sunny |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | More than a week ago |
| Flow estimate | MEDIUM: flow is normal/typical average flow |
| Water Appearance | Muddy |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | paper,plastic,packets |
Water is very muddy, Unable to read the ammonium and phosphate tests.
Drove further down the creek and found the possible source was a drain near Latrobe University, have reported to the EPA.
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