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ME_DDN198_RD Patterson River at Bangholme West of Freeway

22 November 2023

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Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Bunyip River
Site Patterson River at Bangholme West of Freeway ME_DDN198_RD
Date and Time Wednesday 22nd November 2023 12:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Water mites Water mites 5
Five cent crabs, false spider crabs Five cent crabs, false spider crabs 3
Freshwater mussels and clams Freshwater mussels and clams 3
Sideswimmers or scuds Sideswimmers or scuds 3
Whirligig beetle larvae Whirligig beetle larvae 4
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: 3 Overall rating: Severe pollution

Diary photos

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