2 - Water Quality Screening Parameters
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Practice Questions
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What does TDS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about dissolved substances in water.
List one visible indicator that water may not be safe to drink.
💡 Hint: Consider what you would notice about water at first glance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What parameter indicates particles suspended in water that do not dissolve?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you filter water.
True or False: Hydrophobic substances dissolve easily in water.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of hydrophobic materials.
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Challenge Problems
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A sample of water is reported to have a TDS of 200 mg/L. Is this sample generally considered safe for drinking? Justify your answer based on standards.
💡 Hint: Refer to water quality guidelines.
You receive a water sample that appears clear and has low turbidity, but the TDS is very high. What steps might you take to ensure its safety?
💡 Hint: Consider what high TDS levels imply.
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