For the municipality of the same name in Gloucester County, see Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
How to measure dissolved oxygen. Dissolved oxygen is measured using a dissolved oxygen meter. The best method is to take the measurement in the field at the same time each day because DO concentrations can vary throughout a 24 hour period.issolved oxygen (DO) is a measure of the quantity of free oxygen molecules in water.
Dissolved oxygen, temperature, and aquatic life. As this chart shows, the concentration of dissolved oxygen in surface water is controlled by temperature and has both a seasonal and a daily cycle. Cold water can hold more dissolved oxygen than warm water. In winter and early spring, when the water temperature is low, the dissolved oxygen concentration is high. In summer and fall, when the water temperature is high, the dissolved-oxygen concentration is low. Dissolved oxygen in surface water is used by all forms of aquatic life; therefore, this constituent typically is measured to assess the health of lakes and streams.