Humic Acids

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Humic acids are produced when organic matter such as dead leaves decay. Humic acids can color water so that it appears reddish or reddish-brown, like tea. In some cases, the water can appear almost black.


See also:
Color


The information on this page was derived in part from the following publication of
Florida Lakewatch of the University of Florida Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.
This booklet may be downloaded in its entirety as a PDF file by clicking here.
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Vic Ramey is the editor.

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