Root River Old Garden River : Root River

Ontario, Canada

Observed by
Ajaz Shaikh

Observed on: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:35:00 -0400
Testers Lilian and Kiki
Associated with:
NORDIK Institute/SSMRCA : Sault Ste. Marie Water Rangers Task Team
Lat: 46.5629144
Lng: -84.2812943

Observation report

Pending Quality Check from Water Rangers What's this?

pH (0-14) 7.6

Dissolved oxygen mg/L 7.0

Secchi depth m bottom visible

Chlorine ppm 0.0

Hardness mg/L 0.0

Alkalinity mg/L 10.0

Water depth m 0.29

Conductivity μS/cm 113.0

Air temperature °C 18.0

Water temperature °C 21.2

Algae Yes

Odour None

Clarity Clear

Pollution Residential discharge, Urban/road discharge

Algae Type Attached

Water Flow Slow

Water Uses Fishing

Water Level Average

Water Colour Brown

On the water surface Foam

Current weather

Weather in previous 24 hours

No photos uploaded.

Overgrown plants, grass, wildflowers, invasive species, nightshade.
The down to the water was difficult. The rocks were unpleasant to balance on.