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ME_MRD600 Riddells Creek at the old swimming hole
7 June 2016
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Overview
| Catchment | Maribyrnong River |
|---|---|
| Site | Riddells Creek at the old swimming hole ME_MRD600 |
| Date and Time | Tuesday 7th June 2016 16:00pm |
| Approved | Approved |
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 | Nitrate mg/L | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 92.1863 | 10 | 2200 | 7.7 | 0.02 | 11.4 | 10 |
| Weather | overcast |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last week 5 |
| Flow estimate | POOLS: No continuous flow in channel and intermittent pools (in-stream habitats not connected) |
| Water Appearance | Clear |
| Stream depth | 0 - 50cm |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | |
| Litter/Pollutants | plastic,packets |
Water level has risen in the creek to just below the base of the spillway but with no flow. (Flow observed for the first time in 2016 on Thursday 16th June at 4pm. Approx 5mm of rainfall for the week prior with reasonable rainfall (up to 20mm) in the month preceding. Water level is at zero on the official depth gauge. One dead fish on the bank (presume carp) approx 20cm in length caught by fisherman. Autumn leaves from poplars in the water without covering the full surface of the pool.
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