Water testing

Water testing

Water testing is used around the world on various waterways to improve the quality of the water and test how well the water is already. It is vital for many people around the water-ways and for drinking water.

Turbidity

Turbidity is a test to see the clarity of the water and how clean it is. This is important in rural areas where drinking water is needed.

ee also

*Turbidity
*Biochemical oxygen demand
*pH
*Phosphate
*Nitrate


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