Water Color Odor and Taste are common water quality problems across the country. <<<...return
Water Color
The true color of water is that attributable to substances in the water after the suspended material has been removed. The source of color in natural water may be of natural mineral or vegetable origin. more….>>>
Water Odor and Taste
Disagreeable odors and tastes in water are associated with the presence of any of a great variety of objectionable substances. Taste responses are often difficult to differentiate from odor responses because the senses of taste and smell are closely interrelated. more….>>>
Physical Water Quality Parameters <<<...return
Ground Water
Surface Water
Lake and Reservoir Water
Water Drainage Basin
Water Temperature
Water Color Odor Taste
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