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ME_YDI838 Karingal Creek (Eltham West Drain) near Fort Knox Self Storage, Eltham West.
11 October 2017
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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 11th October 2017 11:55am |
| 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 | 0.45 | 310 | 7.4 | 0.07 | 19.6 | 13.4 | 35 |
| Weather | overcast |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week 10.20 |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Scummy,Milky |
| Stream depth | Other:25cm |
| Stream width | Other:75cm |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | paper,plastic,cans,other: one shotgun cartridge, a brick, and a tennis ball. |
New pH meter used as from today: an Eco Testr pH2
Ammonium was very high, but Phosphate was normal
Not sure what to do with the shotgun cartridge (it was old and worn looking, but not discharged) so handed it in at the police station.
Saw a family of ducks [photo]
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