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Turbidity

Turbidity. Activity 1: Muddy Water. What is turbidity? Turbidity refers to the cloudy or murky appearance of a waterbody. Which stream do you think is more turbid?. Answer: Stream on the Right. Why is turbidity important?

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Turbidity

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  1. Turbidity

  2. Activity 1: Muddy Water

  3. What is turbidity? Turbidity refers to the cloudy or murky appearance of a waterbody.

  4. Which stream do you think is more turbid?

  5. Answer: Stream on the Right

  6. Why is turbidity important? The turbidity of a waterbody can impact plant and animal life (humans included). Image: Mike Meyer, UK

  7. Many factors influence the turbidity of waterbody.

  8. Erosion Images: (left) Brad Lee, UK; (right) Amanda Gumbert, UK

  9. Nutrients Image: Amanda Gumbert, UK

  10. Runoff & Stormwater

  11. Flooding and Fires Image: Dale Wade, Rx Fire Doctor, Bugwood.org

  12. Sewage Image: Amanda Gumbert, UK

  13. Best Management Practices Image: Amanda Gumbert, UK

  14. How is turbidity measured? Image: Mike Meyer, UK

  15. Activity 2: Wading In! Turbidity

  16. Turbidity Test Kit Image: Mike Meyer, UK

  17. Macro Mascots

  18. Stonefly Nymph Image: Macroinvertebrates.org – see Notes Section for full citation.

  19. Dragonfly Nymph Image: Macroinvertebrates.org – see Notes Section for full citation.

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