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Overview
| Catchment | Maribyrnong River |
|---|---|
| Site | Kangaroo Wetland ME_MKA050 |
| Date and Time | Thursday 27th September 2012 14:00pm |
| 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 | 60.9652 | 6 | 260 | 7.1 | 0.07 | 27.9 | 16.1 | 17 |
| Weather | sunny |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week |
| Flow estimate | PERMANENT: wetlands and lakes |
| Water Appearance | |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | paper,plastic,polystyrene |
A container-washing facility has been constructed in the property next door to the wetlands, against the dividing fence. It appears to use high pressure hoses and spray, smelling of chemicals is blowing over the newly constructed Colorbond fence. Despite this, frogs were calling in the upper pond.
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