Dataset

Phosphate Testers

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

This dataset is inactive (last observation on 9 October 2023).

Observations

  • 16 September 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Surveyed in early afternoon. Water flow rate is slow. Group of small fish observed in water.

  • 16 September 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Group of fish (~6 inches long).

  • 11 September 2017

    Near Hwy. 41 by Julie Sell

    The sun was setting but still very warm. 52% humidity Wind 12km/hr SSW 102.41kPa TDS 115ppm Beautiful evening for water testing!

  • 5 September 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Water flow rate moderately fast today, but no white forming. Observed 3 ducks on the water.

  • 4 September 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Surveyed in afternoon. Water flow rate is moderate. Ducks (3) observed on water.

  • 18 August 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    surveyed in late afternoon. water flow rate is higher. dam is likely open.

  • 7 August 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Surveyed in evening. Water levels have dropped about 1/2 m since last week. Total water drop since spring over 1.5m (measured w secchi rope).

  • 12 July 2017

    Petrie Island, across from marina by Julie Sell

    TDS 128-129 ppm Plenty of Arrowhead plants which are great for phosphorus removal from the water.

  • 12 July 2017

    Petrie Island, swamp off Muskrat Trail by Julie Sell

    Saw a bullfrog and leopard frog TDS 99ppm Wind 17NE 60% humidity 101.6 kPa Beautiful but overcast day. There were many people enjoying the island. Stopped by a few interesting people asking what I was doing while I collected benthics and testing water quality. Sample taken after the Ottawa Riverkeeper American Eel release.

  • 23 April 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Water flowing fast w undertow.

  • 14 April 2017

    Downstream of Arnprior dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

  • 2 September 2016

    Seeleys Bay ontario by Elm Lodge

    Weeds in image normally do not build up padt lead efge of dock. Water is usually fairly clear without green tint and bandings along border.

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