Sample Information
7.5
0.01 12 No algae Colourless
1d;14;26;31;33
Your dataset indicates that this waterbody has a poor ecological status.
Potential sources of nitrate pollution include fertiliser runoff, sewage discharge and livestock activities.
Have you observed any pollution source near the waterbody? It would be helpful if you could add this information by editing your data record to include these observations.
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: 53.5179982 : 54.1179982
Longitude min and max: -0.91878619999993 : -0.31878619999993
Average measurements from citizen scientists in your area:
Sample in the same area: 9
Average Phosphate concentration (mg/L): 0.075 ± 0.10. Your measurement: 0.01 mg/L
Average Nitrate concentration (mg/L): 7.5 ± 3.6. Your measurement: 7.5 mg/L
Average Turbidity (NTU): 12 ± 0. Your measurement: 12 NTU
Newbald Beck
vbyron
Monday, April 24, 2017 - 14:16
Sample for group:
East Yorkshire Open Water Swimmers
Group question:
Is the algae...
Are there any pollution sources in the immediate surroundings? (select all that apply)
Can you see evidence of the following water uses? (select all that apply)
What aquatic life is there evidence of? (select all that apply)
Estimate the water flow
Estimate the water level
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