Water sampling and baseline conditions — 02 April

Date

02 April 2026

Time

09:26

Conditions

Dry weather. No recent rainfall.

Location

Spring emergence (Field 1)

Observation

Water emerging at low but continuous flow from the source point.

Localised pooling present at the seep area, with visible downstream connection forming through the valley channel.

Thin surface film observed on pooled sections of water.

Small white worm-like organisms visible within shallow water and sediment.

Evidence

Field water test carried out at the point of emergence.

Indicative results showed low nitrate and nitrite levels, no detectable chlorine, no hydrogen sulfide, and moderate alkalinity and hardness.

Temperature recorded at approximately 10.5°C at the point of emergence.

Surface film breaks into plate-like fragments when disturbed.

Photographs taken of sampling point, pooled water, and test results.

Status

Observation only