Studies on Turbidity, pH and Microbial Presence in Water

Studies on Turbidity, pH and Microbial Presence in Water :-
Water is a habitat for a variety of plants and animals which have special adaptations to survive in their habitats. Some of the characteristics that control the quality of water are the turbidity of water, pH of water and different types of plants and animals and their density. Turbidity is the measure of the relative clarity of a liquid. Turbidity of the water body determines the depth to which light can penetrate and thus affects the distribution and photosynthesis of phytoplankton and macrophytes. The pH is a measure of the relative amount of free hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in an aqueous solution. The productivity and the trophic state of a water body are determined by quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other biologically useful nutrients. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients that induce plant growth in standing water bodies, so increased concentrations tend to result in increased plant growth.

This video explains how to study different water bodies for pH, clarity and presence of any living organisms.