Practice Classification Of Water Quality Parameters (5) - Water Quality Screening Parameters

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Question 1.
What does TDS stand for?
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Think about what kind of solids are included.
Question 2.
Give an example of a suspended solid.
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Consider what kind of materials do not dissolve.
3Question 3.
What does TSS stand for?
- Total Solid Solutions
- Total Suspended Solids
- Total Surface Solids
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Focus on what is 'suspended' in the water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Organic compounds typically have higher solubility in water than inorganic compounds.
- True
- False
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Remember the solubility characteristics.
Question 5.
You are examining a water sample that appears clear but has a strong odor. What could this imply about the water quality?
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Consider what types of substances can dissolve and their effects.
Question 6.
If you encounter a sample with high TSS but low TDS, what implications does this have for water safety?
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Think about what high levels of suspended material indicate and their risks.

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