This dataset is inactive (last observation on 9 October 2023).
Dataset
Phosphate Testers
Dataset by Water Rangers
Dataset summary
Observations
8 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, chlorine, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, water temperature
10 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
Laurel Creek - North side of Bridgeport overpass
3 parameters tested ▾
hardness, ph, phosphate
Entrance to Lemieux Island - Unofficial boat launch
7 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, ph, phosphate, water temperature
Picton Harbour at Mouth of Marsh Creek
10 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
near Glenora, Prince Edward County
9 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
7 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, chlorine, conductivity, hardness, ph, water temperature
8 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, chlorine, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, water temperature
7 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, chlorine, conductivity, hardness, ph, water temperature
6 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, ph, water temperature
Stream/falls at Cty Rd 10 near Cty Rd 13
10 parameters tested ▾
ice on, air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
8 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, chlorine, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, water temperature
East side of Hamlet of Milford K0K2P0
10 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
Black River outflow to Lake Ontario
9 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
South Bay Cres Public Boat Launch
9 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
East Bayshore Waterfront Park and Herchimer Rd Boat Launch in Belleville
10 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
Cherry Valley Lions Memorial Park Boat Launch Dock
9 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
Victoria Park & Harbour. Mouth of Moira River entering the Bay of Quinte
10 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
Stream flowing under Old Milford rd over falls into Milford Millpond
9 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
West end of Hamlet of Milford at furthest west end of Millpond
10 parameters tested ▾
air temperature, alkalinity, conductivity, hardness, oxygen, ph, phosphate, secchi depth (clarity), water depth, water temperature
- 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
