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What does the term "Total Suspended Solids" mean?

Last Updated: February 18, 2008

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Total Suspended Solids (TSS) are all particles suspended in the water column. They can be filtered out of the water. TSS is related to Turbidity and can affect temperature and dissolve oxygen.

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