Water Quality Monitoring

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Water Quality Monitoring used in monitoring the quality of the country’s ______ and streams; lakes, ponds and similar water bodies; and marine waters (coastal and offshore waters)

rivers

It refers mainly to the sampling of ______ and subsequent measurement of the primary and secondary water quality parameters described in the ambient water quality monitoring manual

water

Biological Oxygen Demand: Measure of how much oxygen is consumed by bacteria or microbes to break down ______ pollutants in water

organic

Chloride: Widely distributed as salts: sodium chloride(NaCl), Potassium Chloride (KCl) Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) High presence in fresh waster is an indicator of ______ water intr

salt

Classification of Water Quality ______

Classification of Water Quality

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Water Quality Monitoring

  • Used to monitor the quality of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and marine waters (coastal and offshore waters)

Water Sampling and Quality Parameters

  • Involves sampling of water and measurement of primary and secondary water quality parameters described in the ambient water quality monitoring manual

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)

  • Measure of how much oxygen is consumed by bacteria or microbes to break down organic pollutants in water

Chloride

  • Widely distributed as salts (e.g. sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium chloride (KCl), calcium chloride (CaCl2))
  • High presence in freshwater is an indicator of saltwater intrusion

Classification of Water Quality

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Test your knowledge on water quality monitoring with this quiz! Learn about the different parameters measured and methods used to monitor the quality of rivers, lakes, and marine waters. Expand your understanding of water quality management and conservation efforts.

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