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Why are lysimeters not tested for total suspended solids (TSS)?

April 26, 2017lysimeters solids tested total TSS

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Why are lysimeters not tested for total suspended solids (TSS)?

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Stormwater is naturally filtered as it moves through the soil stratum so particulate matter is cleaned out and retained in the surface of the soil. Therefore filtration is not necessary and there is no reason to test for total suspended solids.