Luther Water facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Luther Water |
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Luther Water from Old Luther Bridge
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| Country | Scotland |
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| Main source | Howe of the Mearns |
| River mouth | River North Esk 56°47′13″N 2°33′30″W / 56.78689°N 2.55845°W |
Luther Water is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It flows mostly towards the south. This river eventually joins the River North Esk.
About Luther Water
The Luther Water starts in an area called the Howe of the Mearns. This is a valley located a bit south of Drumelzie Forest.
Where the River Flows
The river mainly flows through farmland. This means it passes through areas used for growing crops and raising animals.
River Characteristics
The water in Luther Water is usually very clear. Scientists measure how clear water is by checking its turbidity. A low turbidity means the water is not cloudy.
Near a place called Mains of Luther, the water's pH level is about 8.26. The pH level tells us how acidic or basic the water is. A pH of 7 is neutral, so 8.26 means it's slightly basic.
To measure how clear the water is, people use something called a Secchi disc. This disc is lowered into the water until it can no longer be seen. In Luther Water, the disc can be seen up to 70 centimeters deep.
In the summer, the water temperature is around 16 degrees Celsius. The water also has an electrical conductivity of 21 micro-siemens per centimeter. This measurement tells us how well the water can conduct electricity, which gives clues about the minerals dissolved in it.
The bottom of the river is covered with small, rounded stones. These stones are usually between one and four centimeters wide. Some of them are made of a rock called quartzite. This type of rock can make the riverbed look golden-green in certain spots.
Other rivers nearby that also flow into the North Sea include Cowie Water, which is located to the north.
