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ME_MRD600 Riddells Creek at the old swimming hole
12 March 2018
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Overview
| Catchment | Maribyrnong River |
|---|---|
| Site | Riddells Creek at the old swimming hole ME_MRD600 |
| Date and Time | Monday 12th March 2018 16:30pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | N mg/L NH4+ | D.O. % | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | FrP mg/L P | Nitrate-Nit mg/L N | Nitrate mg/L | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 0 | 110.68 | 10 | 780 | 7.8 | 0.02 | 20.2 | 10 |
| Weather | overcast |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | More than a week ago 0.00 |
| Flow estimate | POOLS: No continuous flow in channel and intermittent pools (in-stream habitats not connected) |
| Water Appearance | Clear |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | bottles,paper,cans,clothing,packets |
Water flow has again stopped in the creek due to the recent dry spell over February and into March. The water level is now the lowest compared to the entire 2017-2018 Summer period.
Although the water level is low, pools appear to be healthy with abundant plant life with flowering water lillies and many insects in the water and on the water edge.
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