Dataset

Phosphate Testers

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

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

Observations

  • 12 October 2018

    Jean's Pond by Don Ross

    Rained over past 24 hours and light breeze.

  • 11 October 2018

    Kan Centre Pond by Jenna Ross

    raining,windy,cold,saw mouse

  • 2 October 2018

    Petitcodiac River - behind Riverfront café by Kat Kavanagh

    Overcast

  • 1 October 2018

    Third Depot Lake near dam by Barry Campbell

    The water level was actually 0.5 m below the rock that I had used as the bottom in previous measurements. This has hopefully been corrected by adding 1 m to all of the depths.

  • 26 August 2018

    Third Depot Lake near dam by Barry Campbell

    The water depth was measured at the same point as other measurements, the Secchi depth farther offshore.

  • 26 August 2018

    Outlet of Salmon River from Beaver Lake by Barry Campbell

  • 26 August 2018

    Salmon River side creek at Forest Mills by Barry Campbell

    The Secchi depth was estimated. The bottom was at 1.8 m and the Secchi disc was just barely visible.

  • 25 August 2018

    Fire Department Water Point by Barry Campbell

    Was a water snake at sampling site and several small frogs and many tadpoles

  • 25 August 2018

    Dock at boat ramp by Barry Campbell

    Four loons and a grebe were visible from the dock

  • 28 July 2018

    Salmon River side creek at Forest Mills by Barry Campbell

    Cleaned up a dozen beer cans where the water was sampled.

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