Whats turbidity in water mean.?

Question

Whats turbidity in water mean.?

Answer 1

Turbidity is the measure of water clarity. The more suspended solids in the water, the murkier it becomes. The increased turbidity of water can reduce the diversity of life in three ways:

    * Suspended particles absorb heat from sunlight and warm the water. Warmer water holds less oxygen and organisms begin to suffer. Also, some organisms can not live in the warmer water.

    * Particles also block sunlight. Plants and algae grow less and release less oxygen from photosynthesis.

    * Particles also settle on the bottom and can cover and suffocate fish eggs and insect larvae  

Answer 2

Turbidity in water is due to insoluble particles or microorganisms.

Answer 3

Just color. If it had certain minerals or particles, it might have turbidity.

One of the last steps in clarifying water is removing the turbidity. Although the water is safe to drink without doing this, you get a better taste and it keeps people happy.