: Natural processes, such as heavy rainfall during rainy seasons, can wash significant amounts of soil and sediment into bodies of water.
Turbidity is a measure of the relative clarity of a liquid. It is an optical characteristic of water and is an expression of the amount of light that is scattered by material in the water when a light is shined through the water sample. The higher the intensity of scattered light, the higher the turbidity. Water can become turbid due to several factors: Agua turbia
: In industrial areas, turbid water can be a sign of oil accidents, sewage spills, or chemical discharges. : Natural processes, such as heavy rainfall during
High turbidity levels can have devastating effects on local ecosystems and communities: : Natural processes