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This document presents the results of an experiment to determine the turbidity of a water sample. It provides background on turbidity, describing it as cloudiness caused by suspended solids that scatter light. The methodology section outlines the steps taken: preparing reagents, calibrating the turbidity meter, placing the sample in the meter's cell. The results section states the turbidity was found to be 9 NTU. While below the drinking water standard of 10 NTU, the sample was not optimal for drinking. The conclusion recommends precautions for the experiment and that turbidity can be caused by a variety of suspended matter.

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This document presents the results of an experiment to determine the turbidity of a water sample. It provides background on turbidity, describing it as cloudiness caused by suspended solids that scatter light. The methodology section outlines the steps taken: preparing reagents, calibrating the turbidity meter, placing the sample in the meter's cell. The results section states the turbidity was found to be 9 NTU. While below the drinking water standard of 10 NTU, the sample was not optimal for drinking. The conclusion recommends precautions for the experiment and that turbidity can be caused by a variety of suspended matter.

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DETERMINATION OF TURBIDITY OF WATER

SUBMITTED BY
SHUVA CHANDRA BOSE
ID: 161116

SUBMITTED TO
DR. MD. AKRAMUL ALAM
PROFESSOR, CE, DUET
SHAHAB UDDIN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CE, DUET

CIVIL ENGINEERING
DHAKA UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, GAZIPUR
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Turbidity is the technical term referring to the cloudiness of a solution and it is a qualitative
characteristic which is imparted by solid particles obstructing the transmittance of light
through a water sample. Turbidity often indicates the presence of dispersed and suspended
solids like clay, organic matter, silt, algae and other microorganisms. So in short turbidity is
an expression of the optical property that causes light to be scattered and absorbed rather than
transmitted in straight lines through the sample.
When the turbid water in a small, transparent container such as drinking glass is held up to
the light, an aesthetically displeasing opaqueness or milky coloration is apparent. The
colloidal material which exerts turbidity provides adsorption sites for chemicals and for
biological organism that may not be harmful. They may be harmful or cause undesirable
tastes and odors. Disinfection of turbid water is difficult because of the adsorptive
characteristics of some colloids and because the solids may partially shield organisms from
disinfectant. In natural water bodies, turbidity may impart a brown or other color to water and
may interfere with light penetration and photosynthetic reaction in streams and lakes.
Turbidity increases the load on slow sand filters.
1.1 OBJECTIVES
The overall objective was to investigate to determine the pH of given samples using
(2) Litmus Paper
(3) Digital pH Meter.

2.0 MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY


2.1 MATERIALS

 Turbidity Meter.
 Sample .
2.2 METHODOLOGY
By using Turbidity meter three major steps are involved in the experiment. They are as follows–

 For testing the given water sample first the reagents are to be prepared. Then the
turbidity meter is required to be calibrated.
 To the sample cells, add sample water up to the horizontal mark, wipe gently with soft
tissue and place it in the turbidity meter. Cover the sample cell with the light shield.
 Check for the reading in the turbidity meter, wait until get a stable reading.
3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

3.1 RESULTS
The turbidity of water is 9 NTU.

3.2 DISUSSION
This experiment is carrying out to determine the turbidity value of water by using turbidity
meter. After performing this test, turbidity of water was found and it was 9 NTU. Turbidity is
important for water supply engineers as turbid water is not aesthetically acceptable to people
According to Bangladesh Environment Conservation Rules (1997), drinking water standard for
Turbidity is 10 NTU (Nephelometric turbidity unit). So, as to compare with drinking water
standard it can be seen that sample was not prefer for drinking water.

4.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Turbidity in water may be caused by a wide variety of suspended matter suspended matter,
such as clay, silt, finely divided organic and inorganic matter, soluble colored organic
compounds, and other organisms. Some precautions should be observed while performing the
experiment such as the presence of floating debris and coarse sediments which settle out
rapidly will give low readings. Finely divided air bubbles can cause high readings.

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