Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-3: Turbidity/Transparency

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PK13W3 Citizen Science Water Quality Testing Series W-3: Turbidity/Transparency

by Rhonda Janke Rebecca Moscou G. Morgan Powell

Revision Date: Jun 2006

This test measures cloudiness or light-scattering effect of suspended materials in water. Clay, silt,algae and microorganisms will affect the turbidity reading.

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