Scientific Foundation
What is water quality & environmental chemistry?
Water quality analysis quantifies chemical, physical, and biological parameters that determine the health of aquatic ecosystems and drinking water safety. Key quantitative indicators include hydronium ion concentration (pH = -log[H₃O⁺]), electrical conductivity as a proxy for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS ≈ k_e · σ), optical light scattering for Turbidity (Nephelometric Turbidity Units, NTU), and Winkler iodometric titrations for Dissolved Oxygen (DO).
