Observation

Muskeg River rest area near bridge on highway 7.

Muskeg River

River or stream

October 5, 2017 at 6:49 PM

QA status: Reviewed: quality check complete

Physical tests

  • Secchi depth (clarity)

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    bottom visible m

  • Water depth

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    0.4 m

Chemistry tests

  • pH

    Taylor teststrips (pH)

    8.68

    Regulatory

  • Hardness

    Taylor teststrips (hardness)

    250 ppm

  • Alkalinity

    Taylor teststrips (alkalinity)

    180 ppm

  • Conductivity

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (conductivity)

    483 μS/cm

  • Air temperature

    Water Rangers (stream thermometer) and/or weather app

    14 °C

  • Water temperature

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (temperature)

    8.8 °C

Notes

The Muskeg River is an important access route for the local First Nations community (Slavey Dene) to fishing and hunting grounds. There are small, seasonal camps along the river.