Color of Water
When we think of a lake or river, we picture clear, blue water. But water color can range from red to brown to green to gray. The color you see is the result of material in the water that reflects back different wavelengths of the light spectrum. This material can be either dissolved or suspended.
Dissolved material may make water look clear and blue or clear and brown. Suspended particles in the water intercept light and reflect back color to our eyes, making water look muddy brown, cloudy green, or gray.
October 28, 2005 7:47 AM | Category: Water