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3. Water Quality Screening Parameters - part A

The chapter discusses the importance of water quality screening parameters, emphasizing the need for quick assessments of water safety. It explores various pollutants, screening methods, and classifications of dissolved and suspended solids. Understanding these parameters is crucial for ensuring the safety of drinking water and making informed decisions regarding water treatment.

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Sections

  • 1

    Environmental Quality: Monitoring And Assessment

    This section delves into the methods for assessing water quality, focusing on quick screening techniques to determine water safety for consumption.

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  • 2

    Water Quality Screening Parameters

    This section discusses essential screening parameters used to assess water quality, emphasizing rapid evaluation methods to determine water safety for drinking and other purposes.

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  • 3

    Screening For Water Quality

    This section discusses the process of screening water quality for contaminants, focusing on quick assessment techniques for drinking water.

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  • 3.1

    Preliminary Analysis

    This section discusses the preliminary analysis for assessing water quality and the significance of screening parameters in determining water safety quickly.

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  • 3.2

    Importance Of Source And Intended Use

    This section emphasizes the significance of understanding the source and intended use of water when assessing its quality.

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  • 3.2.1

    Parameters To Look For In Drinking Water

    This section discusses the essential parameters used to assess the quality of drinking water, emphasizing the importance of preliminary screening to determine water safety.

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  • 3.2.2

    Visible Parameters

    This section discusses the quick screening parameters for assessing water quality, emphasizing the importance of preliminary analysis in determining water safety.

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  • 3.2.3

    Dissolved Vs Suspended Solids

    This section elucidates the distinction between dissolved and suspended solids in water, emphasizing their implications for water quality assessment.

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  • 4

    Chemical Properties And Classifications

    This section discusses the rapid screening methods for water contamination, focusing on the classification of chemical properties and pollutants in water.

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  • 4.1

    Solubility Of Inorganic Vs Organic Compounds

    The section explores the differences in solubility characteristics between inorganic and organic compounds, emphasizing the importance of understanding these distinctions for water quality assessment.

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  • 4.2

    Hydrophobicity And Organic Compounds

    This section discusses hydrophobicity in organic compounds and their solubility characteristics in water, emphasizing the difference between organic and inorganic substances.

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  • 4.3

    Suspended Solids In Water

    This section discusses the importance of screening for suspended solids in water evaluation, including their implications on water quality and health.

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  • 5

    Classification Of Water Quality Parameters

    This section outlines the classification of water quality parameters, emphasizing quick screening methods for contaminants.

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  • 5.1

    Total Dissolved Solids (Tds)

    Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refer to the amount of inorganic and organic substances dissolved in water, reflecting its overall quality for intended uses.

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  • 5.2

    Total Suspended Solids (Tss)

    Total Suspended Solids (TSS) are key indicators of water quality, representing particles that do not dissolve and can affect the water's usability and safety.

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