Observation

Salmon River in Roblin

Salmon River

River or stream

April 11, 2018 at 4:22 PM

QA status: Reviewed: quality check complete

Chemistry tests

  • pH

    Taylor teststrips (pH)

    7.8

    Regulatory

  • Oxygen

    Chemetrics ampoules (dissolved oxygen)

    8.0 mg/L

    Regulatory

  • Hardness

    Taylor teststrips (hardness)

    200 ppm

  • Alkalinity

    Taylor teststrips (alkalinity)

    80 ppm

  • Conductivity

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (conductivity)

    203 μS/cm

  • Air temperature

    Water Rangers (stream thermometer) and/or weather app

    4 °C

  • Water temperature

    Water Rangers pen-type meter (temperature)

    4.8 °C

  • Total dissolved solids (TDS)

    Other pen-type meter (TDS)

    101 ppm

Notes

Elevated water levels, noticeable flooding. Lg trees along the shoreline partially submerged under water. Course gravel substrate and lots of debris and leaf litter observed. Quick, steady flow. Culvert intersects Hwy u/s from sample area. Light rain, 73% Humidity, 101.6 kPa, Wind 27km SW.