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Dataset

2019 Test strip reading study

Dataset by Water Rangers

Observations

9 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, e. coli, hardness, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature

Elise Mackie

16 September 2018

8 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Tyler Mulhall

10 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, alkalinity, chlorine, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature

Andrew Scarfone

8 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Tyler Mulhall

1 parameter tested ▾

ice on

Clare Stone

North of River Road Castleford Bridge

4 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Riverwatcher Ottawa

North of River Road Castleford Bridge

5 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Riverwatcher Ottawa

North of River Road Castleford Bridge

6 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, nitrate, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Riverwatcher Ottawa

North of River Road Castleford Bridge

6 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, nitrate, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Riverwatcher Ottawa

North of River Road Castleford Bridge

5 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Riverwatcher Ottawa

North of River Road Castleford Bridge

5 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Riverwatcher Ottawa

North of River Road Castleford Bridge

5 parameters tested ▾

air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Riverwatcher Ottawa

Date	Notes
21 March 2019 Marina 4	Elise Mackie This sample was taken during an active pollution event at Marina Four. We could see a plume coming from underneath the… 9 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, e. coli, hardness, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
16 September 2018 Port Dalhousie	Tyler Mulhall 8 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
16 August 2018 Sunset Beach	Andrew Scarfone 10 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, alkalinity, chlorine, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
2 July 2018 Port Dalhousie	Tyler Mulhall 8 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
7 May 2017 Ottawa	Clare Stone Species seen: Ground Hog, Mink, Garter Snake, American Robin, Grackle, Mallard Duck, Wood Duck, Seagull,Red winged… 1 parameter tested ▾ ice on
22 August 2014 North of River Road Castleford Bridge	Riverwatcher Ottawa 80% cloud cover; humid 4 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
22 July 2014 North of River Road Castleford Bridge	Riverwatcher Ottawa 60%cloud; warm; humid 5 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
25 June 2014 North of River Road Castleford Bridge	Riverwatcher Ottawa 6 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, nitrate, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
25 June 2014 North of River Road Castleford Bridge	Riverwatcher Ottawa fast-flowing; very murky water; high levels due to rain; DO and pH measured with a sonde 6 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, nitrate, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
26 August 2013 North of River Road Castleford Bridge	Riverwatcher Ottawa Water is not as muddy looking as previous sampling period. 5 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
19 July 2013 North of River Road Castleford Bridge	Riverwatcher Ottawa Storms were recorded in last 24 hours (option not available on menu). Muddy water; water very turbid. Bad storms during… 5 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature
28 June 2013 North of River Road Castleford Bridge	Riverwatcher Ottawa A few severe thunderstorms earlier during the week; water is more brown; not as clear. 5 parameters tested ▾ air temperature, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water temperature

Concerns: Data was collected as part of a study that Water Rangers ran. We were attempting to develop a machine learning tool to read teststrips.
Intended use: Benchmarking of water body or watershed health, Education and engagement of local communities

Monitoring program details

Method and parameters details: View form
Water quality criteria: Canada
Sampling frequency: Weekly

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Latest contribution to the dataset

Doris Albert on 26 July at Bluebird

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