Observation

Dow's Lake at Commissioner's Park

Dow's Lake - Rideau Canal

Canal

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October 31, 2017 at 10:02 AM

QA status: Reviewed: quality check complete

Chemistry tests

  • pH

    YSI multimeter (pH)

    5.32

  • Oxygen

    mg/L

    YSI multimeter (dissolved oxygen)

    8.7

  • Conductivity

    μS/cm

    YSI multimeter (conductivity)

    372.4

  • Water temperature

    °C

    YSI multimeter (temperature)

    9.3

Physical tests

  • Secchi depth (clarity)

    m

    Secchi disk (20 cm diameter)

    Bottom visible

Other tests

  • Ice on

    Community scientist interpretation

    Off

Notes

Information collected with a YSI probe. Water Rangers kit measurements from same date/time/location are included in a separate post. Conductivity posted is the specific conductivity.

Location description
Still water. Conditions observed after the canal water levels were lowered for the season.