Monday 2/29/2016 Stream Observations

Conditions
Date: 2/29/2016
Time: 12:04 pm
Weather: sunny with clear blue skies, westerly winds gusting up to 45 mph, 55 degrees

Observations

Stream Conditions: turbidity very low, clear water, no oil on water surface, fairly low flow   

      Stage behind the Weir: 16 cm 

      Observations that May Affect Water Quality: small pieces of litter, low turbidity, embankment erosion, giant plastic bag in duck pond, twigs/leaves 
Stage behind weir: reading = 16 cm, actual height = 37 cm

Analysis

Estimated Flow Rate: 7.6 cfs    

LEWAS Data

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    Rusty metal plate and aluminum can                             Sign of life at the Lewas Station

Team Selfie

Friday 2/26/2016 Stream Observations

Date: 2/26/2016
Time: 2:30 PM

Weather Condition: Sunny, windy, cold, 33 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Quality - very clear, no oil on top layer, bottom is visible, some trash

Flow Observations - faster than usual, estimated about 15 cfs

LEWAS Data

Pictures

Thursday 2/25/2016 Stream Observations

Thursday 2/25/2016 – Stream Observations

Date: 2/25/2016

Time: 2:45PM

Weather Condition: Cloudy, windy, slight snow flurries

Water Quality:

-          Low turbidity, bottom of stream visible in most parts

-          Mostly clear except for middle, deeper portion of the stream

Flow Observations:

-          Slow flow conditions

-          Estimated flow rate: 4 cfs

Miscellaneous Notes:

-          Water depth behind the weir read 19 (inches?)

-          Stream was clean of any debris and other fluid substances

-          Storm drain had no noticeable flow at time of observation

      LEWAS Data:

     

Photos:

 

Water is mostly clear - low turbidity

  

Wednesday 2/24/2016 - Stream Observations

Stream Observations

Date: 2/24/2016
Time: 10:15 am
Weather Condition: Cloudy / Some Rain.  36 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Quality

• Highly turbid, bottom not visible
• Murky brown / gray color

Flow Observations

• Moderate / High flow conditions due to rain
• Estimated flow rate: 12 cfs

Miscellaneous Notes

• No trash in water
• LEWAS system was obstructed with debris, however during my visit it was being cleaned by other researching students.
• Storm drain had a constant, but minor flow

LEWAS Data

Photos

Tuesday 2/23/2016 - Stream Observations

Stream Observations

Date: 2/23/2016
Time: 2:00 pm
Weather Condition: Cloudy/Overcast. Cold, 43 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Quality

• Slightly turbid, bottom barely visible
• Green/teal color

Flow Observations

• Flow conditions seem slightly more intense than "normal"
• Estimated Flow rate: 10 cfs

Miscellaneous Notes

• Sprite can only sign of trash
• 24" concrete storm drain outfall has continuous trickle

LEWAS Data

Pictures

A Sprite can; the only sign of trash.

Trickle coming from storm drain outfall.

Monday 2/22/2016 - Stream Observations

Stream Observations 

Date: 2/22/2016
Time: 5:15 pm
Weather Conditions: Cloudy and drizzling. Cold, 41 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Quality

• Slightly turbulent
• Very clear
• No oil on surface
• No trash
• Normal flow conditions
• Estimated Flow rate: 13 cfs

Live LEWAS Data for 2/22/2016

Pictures

Team Selfie

Friday 2/19/2016 - Stream Observation

Friday    2/19/2016 - Stream Observation

Date: 2/19/2016

Time: 1:00 pm

Weather Conditions: Overcast with small amounts of sunshine.  Cool, 44 degrees F, slight breeze 

Water Quality Observations:

- Turbidity higher than earlier in the week 

- Turbulent flow in the vicinity of the weir

Stage Behind Weir: reading: 18 cm, actual height: 39 cm

Estimated Flow: 7.5 cfs

Misc. Observations:

- Some debris and trash present 

- Salt concentration likely higher than normal due to runoff and salted roads

Overview Shot

Effluent to Duck Pond

Weir

Thursday 2/18/2016 - Stream Observation

Date: 2/18/2016

Time: 11:05 am

Weather Conditions: Overcast with small amounts of sunshine peeking through!, cool, 34 degrees F, slight breeze 

Water Quality Observations: 

- Turbidity considerably lower than earlier in the week 

- Slightly turbulent flow in the vicinity of the weir

Stage Behind Weir: reading: 17 cm, actual height: 38 cm

Estimated Flow: 8.22 cfs

Misc. Observations:

- Some debris and trash present 

- Salt concentration likely higher than normal due to runoff

Overview Shot 

Trash (possibly survey tape)

Additional Trash

Weir visible (earlier in the week it wasn't)