Streambed substrate
Chemical Groups: Physical, Turbidity, clarity and suspended solids, Total particulate matter
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Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life
Freshwater
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4.Streambed substrate
Note: Streambed substrate guideline values apply to actual and potential spawning sites.
Fine sediment
The quantity in streambed substrates should not exceed 10% <2 mm, 19% <3 mm, and 25% <6.35 mm.
Geometric mean diameter
Geometric mean diameter should not exceed 12mm.
Freddle number
Freddle number should not exceed 5mm.
Intergravel dissolved oxygen
Minimum of 6.5 mg/L.
Based on: Caux, P.-Y., D.R.J. Moore, and D. MacDonald. 1997. Ambient water quality criteria for turbidity, suspended and benthic sediments in Bristish Columbia: Technical appendix. Prepared for Bristish Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Water Quality Branch, Victoria, BC.
The technical document for the guideline is available from British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks.
Date 1999
Marine
Short Term Concentration (µg/L) No data
Long Term Concentration (µg/L) Narrative
4.Streambed substrate
Note: Streambed substrate guideline values apply to actual and potential spawning sites.
Fine sediment
The quantity in streambed substrates should not exceed 10% <2 mm, 19% <3 mm, and 25% <6.35 mm.
Geometric mean diameter
Geometric mean diameter should not exceed 12mm.
Freddle number
Freddle number should not exceed 5mm.
Intergravel dissolved oxygen
Minimum of 6.5 mg/L.
Based on: Caux, P.-Y., D.R.J. Moore, and D. MacDonald. 1997. Ambient water quality criteria for turbidity, suspended and benthic sediments in Bristish Columbia: Technical appendix. Prepared for Bristish Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Water Quality Branch, Victoria, BC.
The technical document for the guideline is available from British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks.
Date 1999
Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Agriculture
Irrigation
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Livestock
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Sediment Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life
Freshwater
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Marine
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Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health
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Tissue Residue Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Widlife Consumer of Aquatic Biota
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Groundwater Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health
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