Environmental Science
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Turbidity meter outshines Secchi disk for assessing water quality.

Water
Secchi Disk Depth or Turbidity, Which Is Better for Assessing Environmental Quality in Eutrophic Waters? A Case Study in a Shallow Hypereutrophic Reservoir
Mikhail Golubkov, С. М. Голубков

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Water transparency in eutrophic waters was studied using a Secchi disk and a turbidity meter. The Secchi disk is good for clear waters, but the turbidity meter is better for murky waters. In highly turbid conditions, the turbidity meter is more effective in assessing water quality.