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Archived water quality assessments
Water quality at Victor Harbor is assessed as being in good,
moderate or poor condition by interpreting water chemistry and
algal data. >> More
Water quality classification for October 2005 to March 2006
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Good
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NA
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Good
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Good
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NA
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NA
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Good
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Good
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NA
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NA
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Good
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Good
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NA
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Moderate
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NA
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NA
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Moderate
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NA
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Good
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NA
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Good
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NA
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NA = not applicable
The moderate classification for chlorophyll (a) is consistent
with previous results. This is probably due to the effect of excess
nutrients most likely as a result of fertilisers or animal wastes
being washed off catchments around Victor Harbor during storms.
The moderate classification for heavy metals was due to one elevated
result for zinc.
Water quality classification for April to September 2005
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Good
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NA
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Good
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Good
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NA
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NA
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Good
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NA
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NA
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No Data
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NA
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NA
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Good
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NA
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NA
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Good
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Good
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NA
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Good
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NA
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NA
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Poor
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NA
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Poor
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NA
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Good
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NA
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NA = not applicable
Heavy metals were classified as poor, which is most likely due
to urban runoff containing heavy metals washing off roads and
galvanised iron roofs.
This page was last modified 31-07-2007
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