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Executive Summary
Executive Summary
The water in the Duck Pond is always very clear and has been in all years tested. This is because the groundwater that comes into the Duck Pond is naturally filtered of any potential floating particles as it travels through soil, gravel, or any other underground materials.
What is Turbidity?
What is Turbidity?
Turbidity is how cloudy the water is from any suspended particles like silt, clay, or organic matter.
Why does it matter for water quality?
Why does it matter for water quality?
The cloudiness in the water can block out sunlight from reaching underwater plants.
It can also protect pathogens like bacteria or viruses, which is bad for humans or animals to drink.
Duck Pond Turbidity Data
Duck Pond Turbidity Data
Turbidity is always low in the Duck Pond because its ground water fed.
If turbidity were an issue, sediment filters could be used.
Any Differences between this year and the others?
Any Differences between this year and the others?
There were no significant differences between the two sampling days
There were also no differences between this year and any other years
Page Creators:
Cade McClory
Cade McClory
Margaretta Class of 2027
Travis Peters
Travis Peters
Margaretta Class of 2027
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