Questions and Answers
What are the two types of characteristics that determine whether a water source is safe to drink?
Feel and look
What is the acceptable limit for physical characteristics of drinking water?
How it looks and feels
What must be done if the physical or chemical characteristics of a water source exceed the acceptable limits?
The source must be rejected
Study Notes
- The physical and chemical characteristics of drinking water must meet certain standards in order to be safe to drink.
- The standards of water quality are set by the government and can vary depending on the location.
- The acceptable limit for physical characteristics is based on how the water looks and feels, while the acceptable limit for chemical characteristics is based on how it smells and tastes.
- If the physical or chemical characteristics of a water source exceed the acceptable limits, the source must be rejected.
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