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Overview

Catchment Barwon River
Site Deans Marsh Creek CO_DEM010
Date and Time Wednesday 17th August 2022 13:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Cased caddis larvae Cased caddis larvae 8
Mayfly nymphs Mayfly nymphs 9
Stonefly nymphs Stonefly nymphs 10
Black fly larvae Black fly larvae 5
Chironomids, blood worms Chironomids, blood worms 4
Fly larvae Fly larvae 3
Water striders Water striders 4
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Water beetles Water beetles 2
Water treaders Water treaders 1
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 4.4545454545455 Overall rating: Moderate pollution

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