Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Bunyip River
Site Swan Lake overflow ME_ESN500
Date and Time Monday 7th February 2022 17:15pm
Approved Approved

Notes

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 125 10 4680 8 0.01 25.5 26 23
Weather windy
Last rainfall During the last week 0.04
Flow estimate PERMANENT: wetlands and lakes
Water Appearance Scummy,Smelly,Muddy
Stream depth Other:Lake
Stream width Other:Lake
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants

Sampling point had a number of Ibis nearby. Faeces from birds floating on water. Water level a bit lower than usual. Water Ribbons (Triglochin spp.) healthy. Some invertebrates observed. Noticeable bird poo odour.

Diary photos

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