Question 2013 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
Turbidity in water is a measure of
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- A: cloudiness caused by suspended particles
Explanation
Turbidity is measured in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) by how much light is scattered by particles. It indicates the effectiveness of treatment and can shield microbes from disinfection.
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