Sample Information

3.5
0.01 37 No algae Brown

1c;3;26;33

Your dataset indicates that this waterbody has a moderate ecological status.

Elevated nitrate concentrations and high turbidity indicate an elevated nutrient loading from the surrounding catchment which can have negative consequences for the aquatic environment.

Potential sources of nitrate pollution include fertiliser runoff, sewage discharge and livestock activities.
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: 53.192997290138 : 53.792997290138
Longitude min and max: -3.0710883691907 : -2.4710883691907
Average measurements from citizen scientists in your area:
Sample in the same area: 92
Average Phosphate concentration (mg/L): 0.035 ± 0.14. Your measurement: 0.01 mg/L
Average Nitrate concentration (mg/L): 0.925 ± 2.7. Your measurement: 3.5 mg/L
 Average Turbidity (NTU): 24 ± 40. Your measurement: 37 NTU

 

 


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Rainford Brook Industrial Estate

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RebeccaHoward
Friday, January 26, 2018 - 15:36
General Information
English
Total number of participants : 
2.00
Device used: 
Web Site
Ecological
Freshwater body type: 
Stream
What is the land use in the immediate surroundings?: 
Agriculture
What is the bank vegetation? (select all that apply): 
Trees/shrubs
Is there any of the following on the water surface?: 
None
Are there any pollution sources in the immediate surroundings? (select all that apply): 
Industrial discharge
Other
What aquatic life is there evidence of? (select all that apply): 
None
Is the algae...: 
No algae
Hydrological
Estimate the water flow: 
Slow
Estimate the water level: 
Average
Chemical
Nitrate: 
2-5
Phosphate: 
<0.02
Optical
Water quality – Secchi Tube (Turbidity): 
Enter Result
37.00
Estimate the water colour: 
Brown
Sample for group: 
Mersey Rivers Trust - River Guardians
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
Water Quality – Secchi Tube (Turbidity).

 

 

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