Springwater Pond - Main Dock at Springwater Road Parking lot : Springwater Pond (Catfish Creek Conservation Area)

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

Observed by
Pam Matatall

Observation report

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Water quality tests

✓ Quality checked by Water Rangers What's this?

pH (0-14) What's this? 7.8
Chlorine ppm What's this? 0.0
Hardness mg/L What's this? 400.0
Alkalinity mg/L What's this? 120.0
Conductivity μS/cm What's this? 500.0
Air temperature °C What's this? 27.0
Water temperature °C What's this? 26.5

Qualitative

Algae What's this? No
Odour What's this? None
Clarity What's this? Clear
Pollution What's this? Urban/road discharge
Water Flow What's this? Steady
Water Uses What's this? Fishing, Swimming
Water Level What's this? Average
Water Colour What's this? Clear
On the water surface What's this? Natural debris

Weather

Current weather What's this?
Hazy & Humid.
Weather in previous 24 hours What's this?
Cloudy, hot, hazy & humid.

Latest photos

Notes

I tested a few days earlier than the regular scheduled testing weekend since I won't be in the area to test at that time.

The water this time around appeared to have less algae and was more clear.

Beach area determined to be safe to swim at on July 19th by Health Unit.