Water Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Benchmark Value
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Evidence & Context
An upper detrimental threshold exists at approximately 1,500 µS/cm, above which significant, widespread harm to aquatic ecosystems occurs.
Upper detrimental threshold for water electrical conductivity indicating ecological impairment.
Threshold above which water EC causes significant ecological harm.
Supported by multiple scientific studies linking EC above 1,500 µS/cm to adverse effects on aquatic biota.
Sources (1)
(PDF) Effects of increasing salinity on freshwater ecosystems in Australia - ResearchGate
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
National Guidelines for Water Quality - Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
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Salinity | Murray–Darling Basin Authority
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