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scientists who measure the properties of bodies of water, collect water and soil samples to test for certain properties, and analyze data on the environmental impacts of pollution, erosion, drought, and other problems.
https://water.usgs.gov/edu/hydrology.html

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a function of the electrode areas, the distance between the electrodes and the electrical field pattern between the electrodes.
http://www.mosaic-industries.com/embeddedsystems/instrumentation/conductivity-meter/microfabricated-planar-interdigitated-electrodes-cell-constant

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a substance (as an acid or salt) that when dissolved in water conducts an electric current.
http://www.everythingmaths.co.za/science/grade-10/18-reactions-in-aqueous-solution/18-reactions-in-aqueous-solution-03.cnxmlplus

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The electrical conductivity of the water depends on the water temperature: the higher the temperature, the higher the electrical conductivity would be. The electrical conductivity of water increases by 2-3% for an increase of 1 degree Celsius of water temperature.
http://www.smart-fertilizer.com/articles/electrical-conductivity

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In nature, conductivity levels remain relatively constant because the ecosystem naturally remains in perfect balance. Any added pollutants will result in a corresponding rise in conductivity, as will the gradual evaporation of water.
http://www.fluval-g.com/pdf/Unravelling_conductivity.pdf

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One of the most important factors of conductivity is the surrounding geology, specifically the rock and soil type of the lake and surrounding river beds.
http://www.fluval-g.com/pdf/Unravelling_conductivity.pdf

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A positively charged atom or molecule.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_ions.html

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In the SWMP data, a higher conductivity value indicates that there are more chemicals dissolved in the water.
http://www.fondriest.com/news/what-is-conductivity.htm

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Every creek will have a baseline conductivity depending on the local geology and soils. Significant increases in conductivity may be an indicator that polluting discharges have entered the water.
http://fosc.org/WQData/WQParameters.htm

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Arrowhead- 288.1

Driscoll- 283.9

Kelley Park- 274.6

Geyser/Middline- 270.9

C&H Park- 261.9

Rt 29 / Creek Road- 256.9

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What are the dangers of unnatural fluctuations in conductivity levels?

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What are the dangers of unnatural fluctuations in conductivity levels?

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If conductivity levels change more or quicker than normal, and organisms don’t have enough time to adapt to the changes, they may be poisoned or die.
http://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/downloads/curriculum-project/conductivity_reading.pdf

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Freshwater is measured in microSiemens and saltwater is measured in milliSiemens. 1 milliSiemen = 1,000 microSiemens.

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Distilled water has a conductivity ranging from 0.5 to 3 µS/cm, while most streams range between 50 to 1500 µS/cm. Freshwater streams ideally should have a conductivity between 150 to 500 µS/cm to support diverse aquatic life.
http://fosc.org/WQData/WQParameters.htm

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The conductivity of water is the measure of the water’s capability to conduct electricity. The water’s electrical current depends on the number of ions in the water.
https://water.usgs.gov/edu/electrical-conductivity.html