[Measured Parameters] Suspended solids (SS), including volatile and absorbed on particulates. [Reasons for Concern] Organic contaminants, heavy metals, etc. are absorbed on particulates. Suspended matter can shield microorganisms from disinfectants. Excessive amounts of suspended solids cause plugging in irrigation systems. [Constituent] 
Suspended Solids
S u s p e n d e d S o l i d s
B i o d e g r a d a b l e O r g a n i c s
N u t r i e n t s
S t a b l e O r g a n i c s
H y d r o g e n I o n C o n c e n t r a t i o n
H e a v y M e t a l s
D i s s o l v e d I n o r g a n i c s
R e s i d u a l C h l o r i n e