Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Yarra River
Site Merri Creek, near footbridge 57 Connolly Ave, Coburg (opp De Chene Reserve) ME_YMR141
Date and Time Saturday 2nd April 2022 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

N mg/L NH4+ D.O. % D.O mg/L EC µS/cm pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 0 71.83 7 1810 7.9 0.05 16.6 16.6 16
Weather cloudy
Last rainfall During the last week 0.00
Flow estimate LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected)
Water Appearance Clear
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width > 5m
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants plastic

I couldn't get down to our usual sampling spot so took the sample a little downstream. The water was calmer here as there are no rocks this I feel led to lower dissolved oxygen levels

Diary photos

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