ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Something we do not talk about very often is the turbidity—or cloudiness—of our local waterways. In fact, this lack of transparency can increase after periods of frequent rainfall.

Turbidity refers to the cloudiness or haziness of water, caused by suspended particles including clay, silt, organic matter, rust, and other fine debris. These particles scatter and absorb light, ...

Midland says water turbidity is back to normal after manganese caused cloudy water in late winter; no health risk or ...