Category:Level 2 - Pollutants/Sediment (total suspended solids)
The U.S. EPA (1999) states: "Solids are one of the most common contaminants found in urban storm water. Solids originate from many sources including the erosion of pervious surfaces and dust, litter and other particles deposited on impervious surfaces from human activities and the atmosphere. Erosion at construction sites are also major sources of solids. Solids contribute to many water quality, habitat and aesthetic problems in urban waterways. Elevated levels of solids increase turbidity, reduce the penetration of light at depth within the water column, and limit the growth of desirable aquatic plants. Solids that settle out as bottom deposits contribute to sedimentation and can alter and eventually destroy habitat for fish and bottom-dwelling organisms ... Solids also provide a medium for the accumulation, transport and storage of other pollutants including nutrients and metals."
This page (Category) provides links to pages containing information on sediment (total suspended solids or TSS).
Pages in category "Level 2 - Pollutants/Sediment (total suspended solids)"
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This page was last edited on 26 July 2022, at 14:29.