Chapter A6. Section 6.7. Turbidity

Anderson, Chauncey W.

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Turbidity is one of the indicators used to assess the environmental health of water bodies. Turbidity is caused by the presence of suspended and dissolved matter, such as clay, silt, finely divided organic matter, plankton and other microscopic organisms, organic acids, and dyes. This section of the National Field Manual (NFM) describes the USGS protocols for determining turbidity in surface and ground waters, including extensive guidance for equipment selection and data reporting. It includes the revised approach to turbidity measurement and reporting that was implemented by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in October 2004 to account for technological advances and consequent measurement complexities.

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Anderson, Chauncey W.

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Geological Survey (U.S.)

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National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data. U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 9

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55 p.

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Geological Survey (U.S.)

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Techniques of Water-Resource Investigation

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Chapter A6. Section 6.7. Turbidity; 2005; TWRI; 09-A6.7; National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data. U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 9; Anderson, Chauncey W.