Secchi Disk

Secchi Disk

Gelsonlab HSPO-023 Secchi Disk with Lanyard for Easy Water Quality Testing Optical Instrument

Product features

Kit includes: (1) Secchi Disk 9 inches, (1) 10+ feet of string, (1) Small handle
Used for quick qualitative measurements of the clarity of water over time
Based on clarity turbidity is related to the amount of sediments or pollutants in the water
 

Product description

Secchi Disk is used to determine the transparency of water in lakes, streams, oceans, and other bodies of water. The disk is 9 inches in diameter with alternating black and white quadrants. By placing the disk in water and holding onto the string a user can measure the clarity and turbidity of water.