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CO_UJC010 Union Jack Creek at DeSoza Park Buninyong

24 May 2024

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Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Barwon River
Site Union Jack Creek at DeSoza Park Buninyong CO_UJC010
Date and Time Friday 24th May 2024 14:00pm
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
Black fly larvae Black fly larvae 5
Chironomids, blood worms Chironomids, blood worms 4
Damselfly larvae Damselfly larvae 3
Pogs Pogs 4
Sideswimmers or scuds Sideswimmers or scuds 3
Water striders Water striders 4
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Leeches Leeches 1
Mosquito larvae, wrigglers Mosquito larvae, wrigglers 1
Water beetles Water beetles 2
Water treaders Water treaders 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: 3.3333333333333 Overall rating: Severe pollution

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