Practice Preliminary Analysis (3.1) - Water Quality Screening Parameters

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Question 1.
What does TDS stand for?
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Think about what is measured in water quality.
Question 2.
Name one visible parameter for water quality screening.
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Recall the acronym COT.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of water quality screening?
- To provide detailed chemical analysis
- To offer a quick
- preliminary assessment
- To disinfect water
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Consider the time factor in assessments.
4Question 4.
True or False: TSS refers to substances that are dissolved in water.
- True
- False
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Recall how particles behave in water.
Question 5.
You have two water samples; one is clear and the other is brown and cloudy. Describe how you would test each sample for safety.
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Consider the visible parameters first, then move to measurable ones.
Question 6.
Propose steps to clean a water source with high TDS. What methods would be effective?
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Think about common water purification methods.

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