This dataset is inactive (last observation on 9 October 2023).
Dataset
Phosphate Testers
Dataset by Water Rangers
Dataset summary
Recent observations
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Jean's Pond - Pond on Jean Arnold's Property
115 datapoints on 10 dates (May 15 2018 → October 07 2023)
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Hogg's Bay - Entrance - Hogg's Bay on Big Rideau Lake
9 datapoints on 1 dates (September 27 2021 → September 27 2021)
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Caldwell Marina - Sturgeon Creek
8 datapoints on 1 dates (August 29 2021 → August 29 2021)
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Outlet to Silver Lake Creek at Silver Lake Provincial Park - Silver Lake
15 datapoints on 2 dates (July 08 2019 → June 30 2020)
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Inlet from Silver 7 Creek - Silver Lake
16 datapoints on 2 dates (July 08 2019 → June 30 2020)
- Concerns
- Take sample below the first 10cm of the water. Rinse cup 3 times before taking your sample. Phosphate teststrips: Follow instructions on package. These should be used when you suspect rates above 0.01ppm (100ppb). - Dip strip in the sample - Wait 45 seconds - Compare results with colour scale - Record results - Take a photo of the strip on the reference card. Other test strips: - Dip strip in sample for 2 seconds - Compare results right away - Hold strip vertically and compare values for Alkalinity, pH and Hardness - Record results - Take a photo of the strip on the reference card For more information on the protocols of this program, visit https://waterrangers.ca/research
Monitoring program details
- Water quality criteria
- Canada
- Sampling frequency
- Monthly Water Rangers Protocol
