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ME_YDI838 Karingal Creek (Eltham West Drain) near Fort Knox Self Storage, Eltham West.
30 May 2018
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Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Karingal Creek (Eltham West Drain) near Fort Knox Self Storage, Eltham West. ME_YDI838 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 30th May 2018 14:35pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | N mg/L NH4+ | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | FrP mg/L P | Nitrate-Nit mg/L N | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 0.07 | 370 | 7.5 | 0.05 | 14.7 | 12.2 | 17 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last 24 hours 2.60 |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Clear,Scummy |
| Stream depth | Other:20cm |
| Stream width | Other:75cm |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | plastic,cans |
A bit scummy on the surface, but just in one confined area.
Saw a couple of ducks.
There was almost no rubbish, but the waterway is still almost blocked in one section by vegetation.
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