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ME_YDA436 Darebin Creek, Drain outlet into Creek, downstream of Murray Road/Soutern Road bridge, Preston/Heidelberg Heights
15 November 2021
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Overview
| Catchment | Yarra River |
|---|---|
| Site | Darebin Creek, Drain outlet into Creek, downstream of Murray Road/Soutern Road bridge, Preston/Heidelberg Heights ME_YDA436 |
| Date and Time | Monday 15th November 2021 14:30pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| Ammon-Nit mg/L NH3-N | N mg/L NH4+ | D.O. % | 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 | 0.1 | 82.55 | 8 | 490 | 7.2 | 0.15 | 17 | 16.8 | 13 |
| Weather | cloudy |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last 24 hours |
| Flow estimate | HIGH: Less than bankfull and in-stream habitats connected |
| Water Appearance | Foamy/frothy,Stained brown,Muddy |
| Stream depth | 51cm - 99cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | bottles,paper,plastic,waxed cardboard,cans,clothing,packets,other: metal grate |
About 1 hour after taking first drain water sample a milky white fluid started appearing from the drain. Water sample was taken and tested, EPA was contacted and report was filed.
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