Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Barwon River
Site Barwon River @ Buckleys Falls CO_BAR100
Date and Time Thursday 19th January 2023 13:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

D.O. % D.O mg/L EC µS/cm FrP mg/L P pH pH Units rP mg/L P Air ° C Water ° C Turb NTU
Sample 84.47 7.4 1927 7.9 0.055 19 21.6 10
Weather overcast
Last rainfall During the last week 2.50
Flow estimate MEDIUM: flow is normal/typical average flow
Water Appearance Clear
Stream depth 0 - 50cm
Stream width Other:25
Hazards
Litter/Pollutants

River water flow is fairly low, as often seen in Summer months.  At the sampling site the water is shallow and I can clearly see rocks on the river floor.  The bucket goes out the full length of the rope attached, but then scrapes slightly on a rock or two on the way in when pulled.

Diary photos

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