Water Quality for Aquatic Health - Terra Nova

The park monitors water quality of streams and ponds (lakes) on a triennial cycle, reporting on total organic carbon, acidity, phosphorus, nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and Chlorophyll A. These metrics are compiled into a water quality index (WQI) that summarizes overall water quality.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:02 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:02 (UTC)
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title_fr Qualité de l'eau pour la santé aquatique - Terra-Nova
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