owledge concerning the current quality of the water. The following tests were conducted on water samples at each of the four sample locations.Tests conducted on site:1.surface temperature 2.pH level3.dissolved oxygen4.turbidityTested conducted in school laboratory:1.suspended solids2.dissolved solids3.sulphates4.chlorides5.nitrates6.phosphates7.aluminium ions8.zinc ions9.manganese ions10.detergents3.2 SPECIFIC SAMPLE SITE LOCATIONS3.2.1 Pinkenba(figure 3 Specific site location for Pinkenba)As figure 3 represents, the location of the Pinkenba site is in close proximity with the mouth of the river and entrance to Moreton bay. The site is engulfed in the typical characteristics of a jubilant industrial trade ground. From the Pinkenba site the Caltex and BP oil refineries are visible, the Incitec fertiliser plant is also in close proximity. Inustrial locations line the banks of this particular site. Evidence of flora or fauna were minimal. (figure 4. Diagram of land use surrounding the Pinkenba site)3.2.2 Story Bridge(figure 5 Specific sample site location Story Bridge)As figure five represents, the location of the Story Bridge site is situated in the Central Business District of Brisbane and 23 kilometres from the mouth of the Brisbane River and entrance to Moreton Bay. The featured site displays the typical characteristics of that of a CBD district. The site is located directly under the Story Bridge on the southern side of the river. The land use is predominantly residential development both houses and high rises in nature. Across the river from the testing site is the CBD were building sites and storm water drains predominate. Ferries and Citycats often passed the site while testing was performed. The parkland surrounding the site provided a backdrop of lush, green vegetation, lined with numerous trees and shrubs. This parkland provided a habitat for bird and animal life. Pollution output around the site appeared to be limited to the c...
