Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Merri Creek at close to Beveridge and Merriang Road, Beveridge ME_YMR330
Date and Time Friday 26th November 2021 11:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 770 7.4 2.5 18.1 17.4 70
Weather overcast
Last rainfall During the last 24 hours
Flow estimate LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected)
Water Appearance Stained brown,Muddy
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width 2m - 5m
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants polystyrene

There was some roadside litter.

It was a creek under a bridge used as a road for cars and trucks. Fair amount of wind on testing day. 

Farm fileds close by containing cattle. No large trees to trap debree on one side. Open to the elements. Only grazing grass present as a plant species up stream. 

Joining roads over location also. 

Habitat

Bank Erosion Stability Bank Vegetation In Stream Cover Riffles Pools Bends Verge Vegetation Overall
Poor 2 Poor 4 Poor 4 Poor 2 Poor 4 16

Diary photos

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