1. Scope
This test method covers the in-situ determination of turbidity in water. In situ refers to the single-point application of mainly continuous monitoring of turbidity for lakes, streams, open bodies of water, and on-line monitoring.
Turbidity is undesirable in drinking water and plant effluent waters. High level turbidity as defined in the test method is often monitored to help control processes, monitor the health and biology of water environments, and determine the impact of changes in response to environmental events. Such agencies as the USGS and EPA would use the test method as a reference for the monitoring of water in the environment. ASTM Subcommittee D19.03 would also be interested in the test method.
Keywords
Turbidity, turbidimeter, turbidity standards, 90o scatter, backscatter, multibeam meter, turbidity interferences
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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