Conductivity

WATER QUALITY & BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Continuous conductivity loggers are being used by Farmington River Watershed Association to collect additional data concerning chloride contamination to determine the conditions of the Pequabuck River, Nod Brook, Roaring Brook, Owens Brook, Rainbow Brook, and Mill Brook. Due to the strong correlation between chloride and conductivity, conductivity will increase in response to the rise in chloride levels. This occurs when road salts make their way into water bodies and release free chloride ions. This will allow FRWA to determine if future source monitoring, best management practices (BMPs), and prioritizing Green Snow Pro trainings are needed.

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