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Sparkling crystal clear water is possible with the use of a whole house turbidity & sediment filter. Learn about the causes, problems and solutions of sediment in well and tap water. Compare the different filtration and water purification methods for treating turbidity including micron cartridge filters, pleated filters, string wound filters, and zeolite media filters.

This website gives ideas for filters that reduce or get rid of turbidity.

Explains turbidity, how to treat it, and most importantly provides a cheap way to build a turbidity tube with household materials.

Tells of ways to reduce turbidity using solar disinfection with UV plus heat in clear bottles for sunlight penetration, and UV irradiation with lamps, effective treatment of turbid water remains a challenge.

The more total suspended solids in the water, the murkier it seems and the higher the turbidity. Turbidity is considered as a good measure of the quality of water.

Good examples of turbidity and why it's bad.

This source explains what turbidity is and what causes it.

This source explains some ways to prevent turbidity as well as multi-layer ways to remove turbidity.

The health consequences of inadequate water and sanitation services include an estimated 4 billion cases of diarrhea and 1.9 million deaths each year, mostly among young children in developing countries. Diarrheal diseases lead to decreased food intake and nutrient absorption, malnutrition, reduced resistance to infection, and impaired physical growth and cognitive development.

Explains the use of the secchi disk, a common tactic in determining turbidity of water.