Sample Information

7.5
0.075 9999 No algae Colourless

1d;14;33

Your dataset indicates that this waterbody has a poor ecological status.
These values are expected to vary throughout the year as a result of weather patterns and changes in land use. Please help us to better understand this ecosystem by continuing to make measurements.

Geo coordinates of Local Area:
Latitude min and max: 51.255465388124 : 51.855465388124
Longitude min and max: -1.0719754122166 : -0.47197541221657
Average measurements from citizen scientists in your area:
Sample in the same area: 1277
Average Phosphate concentration (mg/L): 0.035 ± 0.22. Your measurement: 0.075 mg/L
Average Nitrate concentration (mg/L): 7.5 ± 3.9. Your measurement: 7.5 mg/L
 Average Turbidity (NTU): 21 ± 40. Your measurement: NTU

 

 


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Bisham chalk stream

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Sarah.lcs
Monday, September 27, 2021 - 11:38
General Information
English
Total number of participants : 
1.00
Device used: 
IOS Device
Ecological
Freshwater body type: 
Stream
What is the land use in the immediate surroundings?: 
Grassland/shrub
What is the bank vegetation? (select all that apply): 
Trees/shrubs
Other
Low green plants - not shrubs
Is there any of the following on the water surface?: 
None
Chemical
Nitrate: 
5-10
Phosphate: 
0.05-0.1
Optical
Estimate the water colour: 
Colourless
Sample for group: 
Thames WaterBlitz

 

 

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