Sample Information

7.5
0.75 9999 No algae Colourless

1d;2;29;32

Your dataset indicates that this waterbody has a poor ecological status.
Elevated nitrate and phosphate concentrations indicate high nutrient loading from the surrounding catchment, creating conditions of eutrophication.
High phosphate concentrations may also indicate a local pollution source (e.g. wastewater outlet, industrial emission or an agricultural runoff).
Have you identified any such activities?  It would be very helpful if you could add this information by editing your data record to include this observation.

Geo coordinates of Local Area:
Latitude min and max: 51.098873 : 51.698873
Longitude min and max: -0.359335 : 0.240665
Average measurements from citizen scientists in your area:
Sample in the same area: 2406
Average Phosphate concentration (mg/L): 0.01 ± 0.26. Your measurement: 0.75 mg/L
Average Nitrate concentration (mg/L): 1.125 ± 4.0. Your measurement: 7.5 mg/L
 Average Turbidity (NTU): 26 ± 39. Your measurement: NTU

 

 


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South Norwood Country Park, stream near tram line

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jennynewton
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 00:00
General Information
English
Total number of participants : 
2.00
Device used: 
Android
Ecological
Freshwater body type: 
Stream
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?: 
Litter
Chemical
Nitrate: 
5-10
Phosphate: 
0.5-1
Optical
Estimate the water colour: 
Colourless
Sample for group: 
Thames WaterBlitz

 

 

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