What is turbidity in

water?
 turbidity is
cloudiness or
murkiness in water
that’s caused
by suspended or
dissolved particles.
 -USING SECCHI DISK WE CAN
MEASURE WATER TURBIDITY

How do you
measure water
turbidity?
4 Causes of
water
turbidity
Cause of water turbidity?

Sediments from erosion

Cause of water turbidity?

suspended solids from the bottom

Cause of water turbidity?

Waste discharge
Cause of water turbidity?

Algae growth
 Poor aesthetic
Impacts of
turbid Harm to aquatic life
water?
Increase the cost of
water treatment