Zandvlei Trust

Peninsula Paddle Expedition on 5th June 2011 - World Environment Day.

Water Quality results.

15  Water Quality sampling positions indicated as red dots were taken enroute. The test was conducted by Dr Kevin Winter, Environmental and Geographical Science, UCT.

A 400 counts / 100 ml the health risk associated with contact recreation activities will increase from this point onwards (Recreational Water Quality Guidelines).

The target range for Ammonia Nitrogen is 0.7 mg / l.

Hypertrophic conditions likely < 2.5 mg / l  nuisance growth of aquatic plants and blooms of blue-green algae, often including species which are harmful to humans, livestock and animals (Aquatic Water Quality Guidelines).