Water quality is important for everyone to stay safe and healthy.

We regularly monitor the wetlands using clarity tubes, pH strips, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen tests. Testing often helps us catch problems early and track changes over time. We compare new results to our baseline data to see how the water is improving or declining. If we only find common macroinvertebrates—small water bugs—it can indicate poor water quality, no summer swims, and unsafe drinking water.

But if we find macroinvertebrates that are highly sensitive to pollutants and low oxygen levels, it shows clean, healthy water, perfect for plants, animals, and safe swimming for you and your family.

Authors: Lewis (Year 7) and George (Year 8)

Header image is by Katelyn Greer