Assessing Stream Health via Biomonitoring Techniques

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This presentation delves into the study of water microbiology with a particular focus on the Zwartkop River, highlighting methods to assess stream health crucial for ecosystems. By collecting macroinvertebrate data and employing a biotic index, it compares biological data with chemical measurements. Utilizing the South African Scoring System, kick nets, and physicochemical tools, findings reveal balanced pH and stable oxygen levels with high biodiversity downstream, indicated by an ASPT score...