Please note that, given this resource was published in 1996, some of the information (such as contact details) may now be out of date. However, as there is still valuable information in this resource, it remains available from this website.

A Community Water Quality Monitoring Manual

This is the original Community Monitoring Manual published in 1996. All you've ever wanted to know about water quality monitoring and more! A most useful reference for education groups and a good read for those keen to get involved in Waterwatch activities.

Hardcopies are currently out of print, however electronic copies of sections are available below.

For additional river health monitoring resources, check out our Monitoring and Data section.

You can download Manual sections using the links below. Please note that this resource is provided for educational purposes only. The information on this page may not be reproduced, republished or mirrored on another webpage or website. Waterwatch Victoria should be acknowledged when referring to this resource.

1.0 Getting Started

    Part A (PDF, 1.09 MB)

    Part B (PDF, 1.30 MB)

2.0 Habitat Surveys (PDF, 1.62 MB)

3.0 Biological Surveys

     1. Part A (PDF, 1.20 MB)

     2. Part B (PDF, 1.13 MB)

     3. Part C (PDF, 1.37 MB)

4.0 Physical and Chemical Tests

    1. Part A (PDF, 1.59 MB)

    2. Part B (PDF, 1.10 MB)

    3. Part C (PDF, 1.24 MB)

5.0 From Results to Action (PDF, 1.10 MB)

6.0 Appendices (PDF, 831 KB)

7.0 Glossary  (PDF, 769 KB)