Water Quality Indicators Ppt

Color g pt m3 turbidity jtu ftu ntu ppm sio 2 odor and taste.

Water quality indicators ppt. Alkalinity refers to the waters ability to neutralize acids. We will now take a look at the water quality indicators. Dissolved oxygen do the do test measures the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water. Bioindicators ppt 31 456 views.

Pdf 1 mb 13 pages product description. Fish is a good indicator of water pollution. A crucial water quality indicator and is the focus of part ii of this activity. Thoroughly covers north carolina essential standard 8 e 1 3 predict the safety and potability of water supplies in north carolina based on physical and biological factors.

Macro invertebrates are often used as bioindiacators because they are very sensitive to pollution excess nutrients increased turbidity chlorine etc. These indicators tell the story of the state of ireland s aquatic environment. There are 16 indicators in this report. Limestone is a type of ocean sediment composed of calcium carbonate.

Warmer water has lower levels of dissolved oxygen causing fish and larvae to die. High turbidity increases the absorption of sunlight thus making the water warmer. Update to water quality in 2016. A change in ph by 2 units results in a water system having 100 times a.

Ion h and one hydroxide ion oh. Impact indicators for measuring water and sanitation related program performance definitions calculation sources of data issues target values percentage of children under 36 months with diarrhea in the last two weeks quantity of water used per capita per day percentage of child caregivers and food preparers with appropriate handwashing behavior percentage of population using hygienic. Definition and levels causes results results of changes in ph. These are the key water quality indicators.

8 limestone bedrock areas often have caves and sinkholes known. The ph test one of the most common and easily performed water quality tests measures the concentration of hydrogen ions which then allows us to infer the strength of the acid or base. Chemistry environment general science. Chitra nair executive at feedback infra.

They look at the remote upland areas where many of. It will focus on the same 16 indicators and provide an update on any changes. Alkalinity is produced by minerals such as limestone. Nonpoint source pollution can decrease the amount of dissolved oxygen in water which can be harmful to fish and other aquatic organisms.

Water quality indicators powerpoint. Indicators of water quality definition and levels causes results results of high turbidity. An acid is defined as any. Each indicator summarises a particular water quality parameter or issue.

Water quality is determined according to purpose of use drinking agriculture or industrial water used for certain purpose is compared with standards for that type of water standards put into account not to affect negatively public health plant growth or industrial processes. The decomposition of leaf litter grass clippings sewage and runoff from feedlots decreases do.