Observation

Prinyer’s Cove Source

Prinyer’s Cove on Lake Ontario

Lake

September 17, 2022 at 11:20 AM

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Weather observations

  • Current weather

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Sunny
    • Cloudy
  • Current weather description

    Community scientist interpretation

    Mostly sunny and mild winds

  • Weather in the past 24hrs

    Community scientist interpretation

    • Sunny
    • Cloudy
    • Rainy
  • Weather in the past 24hrs description

    Community scientist interpretation

    Small amt of rain


Physical tests

  • Secchi depth (clarity)

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    Bottom visible m

  • Water depth

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    .15 m


Chemistry tests

  • pH

    Taylor teststrips (pH)

    7.5

    Regulatory
  • Oxygen

    Chemetrics ampoules (dissolved oxygen)

    4.0 mg/L

    Regulatory
  • Chlorine

    Taylor teststrips (chlorine)

    .5 ppm

  • Hardness

    Taylor teststrips (hardness)

    175 ppm

  • Alkalinity

    Taylor teststrips (alkalinity)

    ≥ 240 ppm

  • Conductivity

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (conductivity)

    418 μS/cm

  • Air temperature

    Water Rangers (stream thermometer) and/or weather app

    21 °C

  • Water temperature

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (temperature)

    18.4 °C


Notes

Mostly sunny day and mild winds. Small amt of rain in past 24 hrs. Lots of Canada Geese in the bay and in the air, along with a few swans. Could hear lots of crickets in the marshes. Lots of water lilies and bullrushes.