Sample Information

0.1
0.15 9999 No algae Brown

1b;9;33

Your dataset indicates that this waterbody has a good ecological status.
Moderately elevated phosphate concentrations can favour the formation of algal blooms.
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: 51.28145733234 : 51.88145733234
Longitude min and max: -0.70874295365761 : -0.10874295365761
Average measurements from citizen scientists in your area:
Sample in the same area: 2192
Average Phosphate concentration (mg/L): 0.2125 ± 0.24. Your measurement: 0.15 mg/L
Average Nitrate concentration (mg/L): 12 ± 4.1. Your measurement: 0.1 mg/L
 Average Turbidity (NTU): 27 ± 43. Your measurement: NTU

 

 


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Long Pond, Highgrove Woods, Eastcote, Middlesex

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Sue.Eastcote
Monday, September 27, 2021 - 14:50
General Information
English
Total number of participants : 
2.00
Notes: 
Low water level. Duckweed covers the pond. No litter visible. Fallen branches in the pond. Some reeds. No wildlife or insects visible. Residential and car parking close to pond.
Device used: 
Web Site
Ecological
Freshwater body type: 
Pond
What is the land use in the immediate surroundings?: 
Urban Park
What is the bank vegetation? (select all that apply): 
Trees/shrubs
Grass
Is there any of the following on the water surface?: 
None
Chemical
Nitrate: 
<0.2
Phosphate: 
0.1-0.2
Optical
Estimate the water colour: 
Brown
Sample for group: 
Thames WaterBlitz

 

 

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