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NC_CAM082 Campaspe River west of Mollison Street

26 July 2019

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Overview

Catchment Campaspe River
Site Campaspe River west of Mollison Street NC_CAM082
Date and Time Friday 26th July 2019 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 494 0.01 10 8
Weather cloudy
Last rainfall 0
Flow estimate LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected)
Water Appearance Scummy,Stained brown,Muddy
Stream depth
Stream width
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Cased caddis larvae Cased caddis larvae 8
Water mites Water mites 5
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Scavenger beetle larvae Scavenger beetle larvae 2
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 3.6 Overall rating: Severe pollution

Diary photos

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