Water Turbidity measurement provides an indication of the clarity of water and water quality.

Water Turbidity Definition Water Turbidity is cloudiness or opacity in the appearance of water caused by suspended solids and particles and other pollutants. The turbidity of a water sample is a measure of the extent to which the intensity of light passing through water is reduced by the suspended matter.  more….>>>

Turbidity Effects on Fish and Aquatic Life
The significance of excessive turbidity in water on fish and other aquatic life begins by modifying the temperature structure of lakes.  more….>>>

Water Turbidity Effects on Fish
Symptoms of distress generally appeared at turbidities much lower than those producing death. more….>>>

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