1 TCU (True Color Unit) is equivalent to _____

Water quality is based on its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Water quality parameters are indicators used to evaluate the suitability and safety of water. These parameters include: Temperature, pH, Dissolved oxygen, Turbidity, Conductivity, Presence of pollutants.  Physical parameters include: Color, Taste, Odor, Temperature, Turbidity, Solids, Electrical conductivity.  Water quality problems are divided into two main categories: Natural or “conventional” pollution Modern or industrial/technological pollution  Water quality criteria include: pH between 6.5 to... Show more

Water quality is based on its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Water quality parameters are indicators used to evaluate the suitability and safety of water.

These parameters include: Temperature, pH, Dissolved oxygen, Turbidity, Conductivity, Presence of pollutants. 
Physical parameters include: Color, Taste, Odor, Temperature, Turbidity, Solids, Electrical conductivity. 

Water quality problems are divided into two main categories:

1. Natural or “conventional” pollution
2. Modern or industrial/technological pollution 
3. Water quality criteria include:
4. pH between 6.5 to 8.5
5. Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more
6. Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or less 

Topics in this quiz include: Physical Characteristic of Water, Chemical Characteristic of Water, & Biological Characteristic of Water.

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