Observation

OKeeffe_Test Site 1

Agricutural/Livestock runoff point and onward into the Napanee River

River or stream

April 28, 2019 at 12:30 PM

QA status: Reviewed: quality check complete

Chemistry tests

  • pH

    Taylor teststrips (pH)

    8.4

    Regulatory

  • Hardness

    Taylor teststrips (hardness)

    250 ppm

  • Conductivity

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (conductivity)

    240 μS/cm

  • Air temperature

    Water Rangers (stream thermometer) and/or weather app

    9 °C

  • Water temperature

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (temperature)

    12.5 °C

  • Phosphate

    Unspecified equipment (phosphate)

    4 ppm

  • Alkalinity

    Taylor teststrips (alkalinity)

    ≥ 240 ppm

Notes

Actual water temperature recorded, however, the strip test was done at room temperature. Sunny, clear sky and first day of sun after a week of heavy rains throughout Ontario and this region. No sign of horses at this time. Winds from the North.