Waterwatch Data Portal
ME_YMR009 Merri Creek downstream of Rushall Station, Fitzroy
22 February 2020
Site visit details
Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Merri Creek downstream of Rushall Station, Fitzroy ME_YMR009 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 22nd February 2020 10:00am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| EC µS/cm | pH pH Units | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 16 |
| Weather | raining |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | Raining now 5.00 |
| Flow estimate | BANKFULL: High flow within channel capacity and in-stream habitats connected |
| Water Appearance | Stained brown |
| Stream depth | 2m |
| Stream width | > 5m |
| Hazards | Flooding |
| Litter/Pollutants | bottles,paper,plastic,cans,clothing,packets |
Walk and talk with Fitzroy High school students. Tested drain next to queen st bridge. It was clear with slight detergent foam. 14 NTU. LOTS of rain over the last 2 days. High flow, with fast velocity from train station down to queens road bridge.
All content, files, data and images provided by the Waterwatch Data Portal and Gallery are subject to a Creative Commons Attribution License
Content is made available to be used in any way, and should always attribute Waterwatch and www.vic.waterwatch.org.au
.png)
