Specific ultraviolet absorbance
= Specific ultraviolet absorbance
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Specific Ultraviolet Absorbance (SUVA) is a measure used in water quality analysis, particularly in the study of natural organic matter (NOM) in water sources such as rivers, lakes, and drinking water supplies. It provides insight into the concentration and characteristics of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in water.