Dataset

Phosphate Testers

Dataset by Water Rangers

Dataset summary

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

Observations

  • 28 July 2018

    Outlet of Salmon River from Beaver Lake by Barry Campbell

    The water depth was measured at the sixth rib in the metal part of the bridge from the east end on the downstream side of the bridge.

  • 28 July 2018

    Third Depot Lake near dam by Barry Campbell

    The water depth was measured to a flat stone an arm's length from the shore. The depth falls off suddenly past this stone. The water level is down about 1 metre based on the water level on the dam.

  • 27 July 2018

    Fire Department Water Point by Barry Campbell

    Very sunny day. Windy, but test site sheltered. Rocks of road way seem to soak up heat and air temperature has consistently been much higher here, even in shade than other nearby locations.

  • 27 July 2018

    Dock at boat ramp by Barry Campbell

    Nice sunny day. Very few clouds. Very windy. Lake water stirred up.

  • 11 July 2018

    Third Depot Lake near dam by Barry Campbell

    Only recorded the Secchi depth as other measurements made three days previously. Was able to get out onto the lake in a boat.

  • 10 July 2018

    Jean's Pond by Don Ross

    No rainfall in past 24 hours other than tiny sprinkle of rain a short time ago. Clouding over now and thunderstorms expected this afternoon. Calm winds right now. Pair of green frogs in the pond along the edge watching us, Dragonflies, mosquitoes and water bugs around. Some Lilly pads on the pond. Water seems quite clear with not much algae or pollen floating on the surface.

  • 10 July 2018

    Kan Centre Pond by Don Ross

    No rainfall in past 24 hours other than few mins of spitting rain a short time ago. Thunderstorm activity expected soon, overcast now but still partly sunny and calm winds, Tested with some of the KAN students and teacher who did this in the spring when we were here and 2 summer student leaders. Noticed brown algae bloom on water surface and heavy weeds below, dragonflies, Damsel bugs, mosquitoes, green frogs, and minnows.

  • 8 July 2018

    Pond by Barry Campbell

    Pond covered with duckweed and some lilies. Many frogs

  • 7 July 2018

    Fire Department Water Point by Barry Campbell

    The water sample was taken directly behind these pipes and the water depth was measured from the middle of the bridge on the east side of the road.

  • 7 July 2018

    Dock at boat ramp by Barry Campbell

    The water samples were taken from the end of the dock by the sign.

  • 7 July 2018

    Third Depot Lake near dam by Barry Campbell

    The water samples were taken by the flat rock in the foreground

  • 15 May 2018

    Jean's Pond by Jenna Ross

    Did a science class with the older group of students at the Knowlesville Art & Nature School ( KAN ) Has been sunny and dry past 24 hours but currently raining, birds, black flies, water bugs. Began raining more steadily as we tested. Calm winds, overcast.

  • 15 May 2018

    Kan Centre Pond by Jenna Ross

    frogs, tadpoles, green pollen on water surface, water bugs, spiders, blackflies, younger class of students learning about citizen water science. Overcast, warm, calm, no rain past 24 hours,

  • 11 November 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Canadian geese resting on water (~20). App keeps booting me out, this time when I went to take a picture. Most leaves have fallen. Some snow on ground. No ice on river.

  • 21 October 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    Canadian geese. Dam alarms heard more frequently.

  • 12 October 2017

    Below dam by Adrienne Holstead Ethier

    surveyed in evening

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