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Instruments:
- pH Meters
- Conductivity Meter
- UV VIS Spectrophotometer
- Turbidimeter

ANALYTE
UNITS

REPORTING LIMIT

Alkalinity
mg/L
4
Bicarbonate
mg/L
4
Carbonate
mg/L
4
Colour - Apparent
HU
1 HU
Colour - True
HU
1 HU
uS/cm
1
Oxygen - Dissolved
mg/L
0.1
pH
pH units
0.1 pH units
Temperature
°C
-
TDS (by EC)
mg/L
1
TDS (by evap.)
mg/L
1
Turbidity
NTU
0.1 NTU
UV Transmission - filtered
%
0.10%
UV Transmission - unfiltered
%
0.10%
Ash
%
0.01%
Suspended Solids
mg/L
1
%
0.01%
Volatile Solids
%
0.01%
Volatile Suspended Solids
mg/L
1


Conductivity, Salinity, and pH
These simple, but important parameters are measured regularly using pH and conductivity meters. Conductivity provides a rapid estimation of the total dissolved solids or salinity, which is important in assessing the suitability of water for various uses. pH is a measure of whether a water is acidic, alkaline or neutral. Adjustment of pH is important for the control of corrosion and the optimisation of the disinfection process.
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Colour & Turbidity

Both Colour & Turbidity are optical parameters, important for the monitoring of drinking water, environment and waste discharge.
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Hardness

Derived sum of Calcium and Magnesium. An indicator of the ability of water to precipitate soap. Hard Water, wtih high levels of calcium & magnesium, has an undesirable taste, inhibits the lathering of soap and causes 'scaling" on boilers, hotwater systems & kettles. Soft water lathers, tastes better and does not cause scaling.
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