Water Quality Parameters

Scientists collect measurements of different water quality parameters to determine the condition of a water body. The Limno Loan program sondes house seven sensors that measure many of the standard water quality parameters used by aquatic scientists. Use the water quality icons to explore background information on specific parameters.

An icon of three different shaped algae types.
Chlorophyll a
An icon of a lightning bolt inside of a water drop.
Conductivity
An icon with bubbles rising in a vertical orientation.
Dissolved Oxygen
An icon of the letters p and h.
pH
An icon of a thermometer.
Temperature
An icon showing sunlight penetrating through surface waters.
Turbidity
An icon of circular white disk with four alternating black and white quadrants that is attached to a rope.
Secchi Disk
Group of High School Students on a Boat holding the Hydrolab.
Photo Credit: Jason Schiebenes

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