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WG_TRA006 Traralgon Creek at Atherley Close
10 July 2021
Overview
| Catchment | Latrobe River |
|---|---|
| Site | Traralgon Creek at Atherley Close WG_TRA006 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 10th July 2021 10:15am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| EC µS/cm | Nitrate-Nit mg/L N | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 410 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 8.3 | 9 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week 4.00 |
| Flow estimate | MEDIUM: flow is normal/typical average flow |
| Water Appearance | Muddy |
| Stream depth | 1m - 2m |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | plastic,clothing |
Major flood on Traralgon Creek one month ago with the level peaking at 5.78 m at the bridge, which was about 30 cm higher than the 2012 flood which was the highest in our experience here. Extensive damage to some properties and to many yards. A number of silver wattles in particular along the creek have come down, with the banks eroded in numerous places. Remarkably, the water is very clear again, as it was before the flood. This water still appears muddy, but the results tell you otherwise!
This flood developed overnight (very unusual as normally it would take 2 or 3 days of continual rain in the hills to the south) after an intense storm with ferocious winds, and the creek rose something like 4 metres in 4 hours. Scary stuff! The creek is at the bottom of our garden, so we were in place to make and record these observations. Have been on our property for 26 years.
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