Observation

Thames backwater

Thames

River or stream

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October 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM

QA status: Reviewed: quality check complete

Weather observations

  • Current weather description

    Community scientist interpretation

    Overcast but dry. light breeze.

  • Weather in the past 24hrs description

    Community scientist interpretation

    Sunny in the morning, overcast by mid afternoon. light breeze. rain shower overnight.

  • Current weather

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Cloudy

  • Weather in the past 24hrs

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Sunny

Qualitative readings

  • Clarity

    Community scientist interpretation

    Clear

  • Water flow

    Community scientist interpretation

    Still

  • Water level

    Community scientist interpretation

    Average

  • Algae

    Community scientist interpretation

    None

  • Odour

    Community scientist interpretation

    None

  • Water use

    Community scientist interpretation

    Other

  • Colour

    Community scientist interpretation

    Clear

  • Water surface

    Community scientist interpretation

    Natural debris

Chemistry tests

  • Phosphates

    mg/L

    Hanna checker (phosphates - low range)

    0.00

  • Ammonia

    mg/L

    Hanna checker (ammonia - low range)

    0.02

  • Air temperature

    °C

    Other thermometer

    19

Land use
Bank vegetation
Location description
Backwater from the Thames at Staines. Non-tidal. The backwater is directly connected to the Thames. It is always filled/never runs dry and water interchanges with the river water over time due to changes in water level and the Venturi effect from the current in the river.