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Microbial Contamination Glossary Definition (English)
Suspended Sediment Defined
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"Very fine soil particles that remain in suspension in water for a considerable period of time without contact with the bottom. Such material remains in suspension due to the upward components of turbulence and currents and/or by suspension."
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