Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Olinda Creek at footbridge adjacent to Jones St ME_YOI085_RD
Date and Time Tuesday 4th February 2020 08:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Free-living caddis larvae Free-living caddis larvae 8
Gordian worms Gordian worms 6
Dragonfly larvae Dragonfly larvae 3
Freshwater prawns Freshwater prawns 4
Water striders Water striders 4
Whirligig beetles Whirligig beetles 4
Flatworms Flatworms 2
Water beetles Water beetles 2
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 3.8888888888889 Overall rating: Severe pollution

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