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Overview

Catchment Hopkins River
Site Mount Emu Creek @ Skipton CO_MEC070
Date and Time Tuesday 11th May 2021 09:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Mayfly nymphs Mayfly nymphs 9
Stonefly nymphs Stonefly nymphs 10
Toebiters Toebiters 10
Marsh beetle larvae Marsh beetle larvae 6
Damselfly larvae Damselfly larvae 3
Sideswimmers or scuds Sideswimmers or scuds 3
Water striders Water striders 4
Whirligig beetles Whirligig beetles 4
Flatworms Flatworms 2
Water beetles Water beetles 2
Water treaders Water treaders 1
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 4.9090909090909 Overall rating: Moderate pollution

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