Measuring Water Clarity with Secchi Disks

Turbidity and total solids are two ways to measure water clarity in surface waters. Turbidity is an indirect measure. It shows how much light can pass through the water. Total solids are measured directly by weight and show the amount of solid particles suspended in the water.

High turbidity and ...

Turbidity and total solids are related measurements used to quantify the clarity of surface waters.

Turbidity is an indirect measure of water clarity that determines the amount of light that can pass through the water. Total solids is a direct measurement, which records the total mass of solid particles suspended in water.

High level...