Short Answer:
Cloudy water is usually caused by suspended sediment, algae, or runoff.
Detailed Answer:
Common causes:
- Clay particles suspended in water
- Fish stirring bottom sediment
- Runoff after rain
- Algae blooms
Solutions:
- Use flocculants (like gypsum or polymers)
- Stabilize shoreline
- Reduce fish overpopulation
- Control nutrients
