What Is Turbidity in Water? Causes, Measurement & Treatment Methods
Posted by David Cannon on 29th Sep 2026
Water quality is influenced by many factors, and the presence of suspended particles is one of them. These particles can make the water turbid, which means it appears cloudy or slightly opaque due to the scattered particles of various types depending on the source. While visual observation can indicate that a change has occurred, it cannot provide a precise measure of turbidity.
For this reason, water turbidity measurement unit is an important part of monitoring water quality across drinking wat