Water Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Benchmark Value
Scoring Curve
This curve shows how a field measurement for this indicator would score across all available benchmark forms in this context. The scoring engine uses 3 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 2 guard(s) constrain the result.
Contributing Benchmarks
Evidence & Context
Optimal Range: 30 – 800 μS/cm Operating within this range ensures that a freshwater aquaculture facility uses water that is both physiologically supportive of its stock and reflective of a high-quality, non-degraded natural ecosystem.
Optimal operational range of Electrical Conductivity (EC) for sustainable freshwater aquaculture
The optimal range of electrical conductivity that balances physiological needs and ecosystem health in freshwater aquaculture.
Synthesized from lower and upper boundaries to define a functional range for sustainable aquaculture.
Sources (1)
A Compendium of Ecological Information on Australia's ... - DCCEEW
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
Effects of increasing salinity on freshwater ecosystems in Australia - ResearchGate
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Northern Territory Government (2020) Darwin Harbour Region Water Quality Objectives, Report Card Section 3.0.
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