Water quality monitoring
Water quality monitoring helps us understand the physical and chemical properties of water, its suitability for use, and ability to support aquatic life.
Water Quality is currently monitored in about 450 surface water sites in our network. Historic data is available for around 550 surface water sites . Salinity (electrical conductivity), dissolved oxygen, turbidity, water temperature, and or pH is measured continuously (every 15 minutes) across over 280 sites, some of this data is delivered to the portal in real time. A broader range of field measurements and lab samples are collected monthly to support condition assessment.
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Why monitor water quality?
Understand our purpose for monitoring changes, what we monitor and how we go about measuring it. Find out how this supports our Regional Water Monitoring Partnership (RWMP) water resource decision-making.
Reviewed 09 July 2024