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Overview

Catchment Campaspe River
Site Campaspe River, Old Ford Rd, Redesdale NC_CAM356_RD
Date and Time Wednesday 29th May 2024 11:00am
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
Black fly larvae Black fly larvae 5
Chironomids, blood worms Chironomids, blood worms 4
Freshwater mussels and clams Freshwater mussels and clams 3
Glass shrimps Glass shrimps 3
Water striders Water striders 4
Whirligig beetles Whirligig beetles 4
Backswimmers Backswimmers 1
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Water tigers Water tigers 2
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 3.8333333333333 Overall rating: Severe pollution

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