Sample Information

7.5
0.15 9999 No algae Other

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: 51.4460464 : 52.0460464
Longitude min and max: -1.5848994 : -0.9848994
Average measurements from citizen scientists in your area:
Sample in the same area: 3355
Average Phosphate concentration (mg/L): 0.075 ± 0.23. Your measurement: 0.15 mg/L
Average Nitrate concentration (mg/L): 0.1 ± 3.9. Your measurement: 7.5 mg/L
 Average Turbidity (NTU): 24 ± 43. Your measurement: NTU

 

 


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North Hinksey Bridge, Oxfordshire

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akjassi
Monday, September 27, 2021 - 19:02
General Information
English
Total number of participants : 
2.00
Notes: 
Sample taken after heavy rain overnight.
Device used: 
Web Site
Ecological
Freshwater body type: 
River
What is the land use in the immediate surroundings?: 
Other
Near a road and residential properties to one side. A bridge and a path cuts across the floodplain/m
What is the bank vegetation? (select all that apply): 
Trees/shrubs
Grass
Other
Grass, shrubs, trees and wildflowers visible on both sides of river.
Is there any of the following on the water surface?: 
None
Litter
Chemical
Nitrate: 
5-10
Phosphate: 
0.1-0.2
Optical
Estimate the water colour: 
Other
Water is clear when extracted for testing. River water looks green-brown in situ.
Sample for group: 
Thames WaterBlitz

 

 

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