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CO_WYE100 Wye River, fishing platform above playground
4 February 2018
Overview
| Catchment | Otway Coast |
|---|---|
| Site | Wye River, fishing platform above playground CO_WYE100 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 4th February 2018 11:30am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| D.O. % | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 86.03 | 7.5 | 1015 | 6.6 | 0.03 | 22 | 22 | 3.32 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Other |
| Stream depth | 1m - 2m |
| Stream width | > 5m |
| Hazards | Nil |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Photos attached show the algae in the river at the fishing platform, it is particularly evident in the river downstream from the where the caravan park pumps out its water. There is algae at different points along the river below the pump. Below the bridge there are two signs warning against swimming in the river due to high levels of bacteria. There has been discussion amongst the Waterwatch group about the health of the river as the signs have been placed at the rivermouth during the Summer. The concern we have is that the river has not had a chance to flow properly over the Summer due to all the water being pumped out for businesses and individuals.
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