Definition
Water quality refers to the condition and characteristics of water, including its chemical, physical, biological, and radiological properties. It is a measure of how suitable water is for various purposes, such as drinking, irrigation, industrial processes, aquatic life support, and recreational activities. Water quality is determined by factors like the presence of pollutants, nutrients, pathogens, dissolved oxygen levels, pH, temperature, turbidity, and the overall health of ecosystems.
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