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Download Solution PDFTurbidity in water is due to :
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Download Solution PDFConcept:
Turbidity:
It is the extent to which light is scattered or absorbed by the suspended solids present in the water.
Causes of turbidity:
- Due to suspended and colloidal particles
- Due to some immiscible liquids like clay and silt.
Impacts of turbidity:
- Psychological Impact
- Act as an adsorption site for both chemical and biological reagent
- Precipitation in the pipes
- Hindered photosynthesis is done by algae.
Measurement of turbidity using:
- Turbidity Meter – Limit greater than 5NTU
- Jackson Turbidity Meter – Limit greater than 25NTU
- Nephelometer - Limit 0 to 1000NTU
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