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4. Water Quality Parameters - part B

The chapter discusses water quality parameters, focusing on classifications of pollutants and their impacts on environmental health. It highlights the importance of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS), along with Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) as metrics for assessing water quality. The implications of organic loads from both natural and anthropogenic sources on water systems are also explored.

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Sections

  • 1

    Environmental Quality: Monitoring And Assessment

    This section covers the fundamental aspects of water quality parameters, including the classification, measurement, and significance of organic and inorganic pollutants.

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  • 2

    Water Quality Parameters

    This section explores key water quality parameters, focusing on organic and inorganic contaminants, and methods for measuring water quality.

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  • 2.1

    Introduction To Water Quality Parameters

    This section introduces key water quality parameters, including Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), emphasizing their importance in monitoring water quality.

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  • 2.2

    Classification Of Water Quality Parameters

    This section discusses the classification of water quality parameters, focusing on organic and inorganic pollutants and key metrics used in assessing water quality.

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  • 2.2.1

    Total Dissolved Solids (Tds)

    This section discusses Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), its importance in assessing water quality, and how it is impacted by both organic and inorganic materials.

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  • 2.2.2

    Total Suspended Solids (Tss)

    This section focuses on Total Suspended Solids (TSS) as a crucial parameter in water quality assessment, detailing its definition, components, and the role it plays in assessing water contamination.

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  • 2.2.3

    Natural Organic Matter (Nom)

    Natural Organic Matter (NOM) refers to decomposed non-living organic materials present in the environment, playing a crucial role in water quality and chemical transport.

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  • 2.3

    Biochemical Oxygen Demand (Bod)

    This section explains Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) as a measure of the amount of organic matter in water by assessing the oxygen consumed during microbial degradation.

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  • 2.4

    Chemical Oxygen Demand (Cod)

    This section discusses the importance and measurement of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), a crucial parameter for assessing water quality and organic load in water bodies.

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  • 2.5

    Microorganisms In Water Quality

    Microorganisms play a crucial role in assessing and maintaining water quality, influencing both the health of aquatic ecosystems and human health.

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  • 2.6

    Standards And Emerging Contaminants

    This section discusses the classification of water quality parameters, particularly highlighting organic and inorganic compounds, their measurement methods, and the significance of emerging contaminants like nanoparticles.

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  • 2.6.1

    Nanoparticles And Their Environmental Impact

    This section focuses on the implications of nanoparticles in the environment and their assessment in water quality.

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  • 2.6.2

    Pharmaceuticals As Emerging Contaminants

    Pharmaceuticals are increasingly being recognized as significant pollutants affecting water quality and ecosystem health.

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What we have learnt

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