TPH
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The total amount of oil-based chemicals in soil or water that shows pollution
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- High TPH readings in the soil indicated a recent oil spill.
Examples
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The laboratory analyzed the water sample for TPH to assess pollution levels.
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Environmental regulations require regular monitoring of TPH in industrial waste.
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The report showed high levels of TPH in the water.
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Can you explain what TPH means?
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The laboratory analyzed the water sample for TPH to assess pollution levels.
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Environmental regulations require regular monitoring of TPH in industrial waste.
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High TPH readings in the soil indicated a recent oil spill.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
TPH stands for total petroleum hydrocarbons, a name for all the oil-based chemicals in a sample. Think of it as a single number that tells you how much 'oil' is in water or soil, so a high TPH means more pollution from oil.