This dataset is inactive (last observation on 9 October 2023).
Dataset
Phosphate Testers
Dataset by Water Rangers
Dataset summary
Recent photos
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J.C. Saddington Park, 24 February 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 24 February 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 17 February 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 17 February 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 10 February 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 10 February 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 13 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 13 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 13 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 13 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 6 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 6 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 6 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 6 January 2019 -
J.C. Saddington Park, 6 January 2019 -
Petitcodiac River - behind Riverfront café, 2 October 2018 -
Fire Department Water Point, 25 August 2018 -
Fire Department Water Point, 25 August 2018 -
Salmon River side creek at Forest Mills, 28 July 2018 -
Salmon River side creek at Forest Mills, 28 July 2018
- 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
