| SN | Sediment increase (mg/l) | Risk to fish and their habitat |
| 1 | 0 | No risk |
| 2 | <25 | Very low risk |
| 3 | 25 - 100 | Low risk |
| 4 | 100 - 200 | Moderate risk |
| 5 | 200 - 400 | High risk |
| 6 | >400 | Unacceptable risk |