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M2 Fonterra Floating Pontoon

Active Physico-Chemical The Esplanade

The floating pontoon at the end of the Esplanade, Warrnambool.


    Safety Notes:
  • Take care on the pontoon, particularly during wind conditions; Lifejackets provided and recommended.
  • Woodend jetty steps and abutment; can become VERY slippery when wet, please treat with caution and use handrails.
  • Exit ladder fitted to the floating jetty; please be aware of its location should it be needed.

Land Use

  • Native Bushland
  • Recreational
  • Urban Industrial
Urban fringe of Warrnambool/Dennington, surrounded predominately by public open space.

Physical Chemical Tests

pH Top
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
8.1pH units
Latest
8.4pH units
pH Bottom
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
8.0pH units
Latest
8.5pH units
Turbidity Top
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
14NTU
Latest
24NTU
Turbidity Bottom
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
14NTU
Latest
27NTU
Water Temperature Top
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
16.7° C
Latest
10.7° C
Water Temperature Bottom
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
16.4° C
Latest
10.5° C
Salinity Top
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
1.250ppt
Latest
0.700ppt
Salinity Bottom
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
1.300ppt
Latest
0.800ppt
Dissolved Oxygen Top
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
9.57mg/L
Latest
6.92mg/L
Dissolved Oxygen Bottom
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
8.33mg/L
Latest
6.59mg/L
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation Top
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
97.95%
Latest
62.40%
Dissolved Oxygen Saturation Bottom
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
84.40%
Latest
59.00%
Conductivity Top
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
2.409mS/cm
Latest
1.478mS/cm
Conductivity Bottom
Explain for me 17-11-2013 to 10-10-2026
Median
2.430mS/cm
Latest
1.489mS/cm

Water quality indicators for riverine and lagoon estuaries

(2021 to 2026) 63 observations Explain for me
Year
Surface water
Bottom water
pH lower pH upper Turbidity D.O. pH lower pH upper Turbidity D.O.
pH pH NTU % saturation pH pH NTU % saturation
25th percentile 75th percentile 75th percentile 25th percentile 25th percentile 75th percentile 75th percentile 25th percentile
2021 to 2026
7.55
Good
63 observations
8.3
Moderate
63 observations
19
Moderate
63 observations
71.4
Poor
62 observations
7.7
Good
63 observations
8.3
Moderate
63 observations
22
Poor
63 observations
60.9
Moderate
62 observations
2026
7.1
Good
8 observations
7.6
Good
8 observations
25
Poor
8 observations
63.65
Poor
8 observations
6.95
Moderate
8 observations
7.75
Good
8 observations
35
Very Poor
8 observations
58.55
Moderate
8 observations
2025
7
Good
11 observations
7.75
Good
11 observations
19.5
Moderate
11 observations
76.3
Moderate
11 observations
7
Good
11 observations
7.85
Good
11 observations
22
Poor
11 observations
53.9
Poor
11 observations
2024
8.05
Good
12 observations
8.35
Moderate
12 observations
25
Poor
12 observations
76.9
Moderate
12 observations
8.05
Good
12 observations
8.4
Moderate
12 observations
26
Very Poor
12 observations
71.1
Good
12 observations
2023
7.7
Good
11 observations
8.35
Moderate
11 observations
17.5
Moderate
11 observations
78.35
Moderate
11 observations
7.75
Good
11 observations
8.35
Moderate
11 observations
18.5
Poor
11 observations
71.75
Good
11 observations
2022
7.65
Good
10 observations
8.25
Moderate
10 observations
16
Moderate
10 observations
72.15
Poor
9 observations
7.7
Good
10 observations
8.25
Moderate
10 observations
17
Poor
10 observations
62.05
Moderate
9 observations
2021
7.8
Good
11 observations
8.3
Moderate
11 observations
15
Moderate
11 observations
60.25
Poor
11 observations
7.8
Good
11 observations
8.3
Moderate
11 observations
15
Moderate
11 observations
37.15
Poor
11 observations