Turbidity is a measure of how clear the water is and how much the suspended solids hinder the passage of light. High amounts of suspended particles can clog fish gills and affect the development of eggs and larvae. Clay, silt, sand, algae, plankton, microbes and other substances can increase turbidity, which can increase the temperature.
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Water Quality
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water- the cloudier the water, the greater the turbidity. Turbidity in water is caused by suspended matter such as clay, silt, and organic matter and by plankton and other microscopic organisms that interfere with the passage of light through the water. Turbidity is closely related to total suspended solids (TSS), but also includes plankton and other organisms.
Turbidity itself is not a major health concern, but high turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. It also may indicate the presence of microbes.
A visual measure of water clarity, this is the depth at which the pattern on a Secchi disk containing black-and-white markings can no longer be distinguished under water.