FAQs
This webpage contains a list of selected USGS frequently asked questions (FAQs) and short answers to those questions for topics likely to be of interest in the USGS Region 7: Upper Colorado River Basin area. Left-click on the titles or images below to see answers to these FAQs. Please contact us if you have additional questions.
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How is the salinity of Great Salt Lake measured? How is the salinity of Great Salt Lake measured?
The salinity of Great Salt Lake is measured by taking specific gravity and temperature measurements and comparing them to standardized values reported in a table. Specific gravity is measured in the field by testing a water sample with a device very similar to a battery or antifreeze tester. Learn more: Water-Resources Investigations Report for Great Salt Lake, Utah