Sample Information

3.5
0.35 9999 No algae Colourless

1d;2;33

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.
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: 51.283832 : 51.883832
Longitude min and max: -0.675573 : -0.075573
Average measurements from citizen scientists in your area:
Sample in the same area: 2154
Average Phosphate concentration (mg/L): 0.0225 ± 0.25. Your measurement: 0.35 mg/L
Average Nitrate concentration (mg/L): 0.1 ± 4.1. Your measurement: 3.5 mg/L
 Average Turbidity (NTU): 27 ± 44. Your measurement: NTU

 

 


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Yeading Brook

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virginie.lambertucci
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 00:00
General Information
English
Total number of participants : 
1.00
Notes: 
Water level very low. Recording site located between an allotment and a disused Soot supplier which is now the Streamside Horticultural Association. I sampled not far from the road where the brook passes under. Disused iron staircase leading to the allotment. The stream is completely covered with overhanging vegetation, water is clear and little turbulence. There were several large slabs and stones in the stream which created some turbulence. Evidence of rubbish in the stream but mostly on the bank itself.
Device used: 
Android
Ecological
Freshwater body type: 
Other
Brook
What is the land use in the immediate surroundings?: 
Other
Allotment on one side and abandoned soot supplier on the other side, along with residential housing.
What is the bank vegetation? (select all that apply): 
Trees/shrubs
Is there any of the following on the water surface?: 
Litter
Chemical
Nitrate: 
2-5
Phosphate: 
0.2-0.5
Optical
Estimate the water colour: 
Colourless
Sample for group: 
Thames WaterBlitz

 

 

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