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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pH | The measurement of how acidic or basic a substance is, on a scale of 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic). |
| Turbidity | A measure of how clear the water is. |
| Algal Bloom | A rapid increase in the population of algae in an aquatic system. |
| Nitrates | A compound, found in fertilizer and waste products, that can contaminate water. |
| Phosphates | A compound, found in waste and cleaning products, that can contaminate water. |
| Salinity | The saltiness of a body of water. |
| Coliform Count | Test of water contamination that indicates the extent of fecal matter present in the water. |
| Bioindicators | An organism used to monitor the health of an ecosystem. |