Table 1: Current state of water quality in
Flaxbourne River based on limits in the NPS-FM
The main parameters indicating degraded river health in the Flaxbourne River are:
Parameter | Reason for monitoring |
E. coli bacteria | E. coli are an indicator for faecal contamination, which has negative effects on aquatic ecosystems and presents a health risk to recreational users.
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Macroinvertebrates (MCI and ASPM parameters) | Macroinvertebrates are insects and other soft-bodied animals that can be seen with the naked eye. The type of Macroinvertebrates found provide an indication of overall stream health as sensitive species will disappear when streams are polluted.
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