Measurement and analysis of water turbidity in the Liesingbach stream

The aim of the project is to develop an understanding of the mechanisms by which natural, anthropogenic and construction-related turbidity factors affect the Liesingbach. To this end, datasets on turbidity levels and suspended solids concentrations along the Liesing will be collected at both spatial and temporal resolutions. These will be used to document the construction work on the Liesing as part of a scientific analysis. The spatial resolution is intended to detect the distance over which turbidity caused by construction activities spreads downstream. Construction site-induced turbidity peaks are to be compared with turbidity events of other origins. Subsequently, the turbidity events are to be examined for their correlations, their origin and their hydrograph. The results of the research are intended to provide optimisation for subsequent construction projects with regard to reducing turbidity caused by construction site activities.