The cooler the water the better

Higher than 4ppm (should be high)

(percent of hydrogen ions)Measures the acidity or alkalinity. Should be at 7

Come from fertilizers considered nutrients and cause an increase in algae. (bad for h2o)

It measures the cloudiness of the water

Living things that indicate the quality of the water

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Water

Water Quality

Term	Definition
Temperature	The cooler the water the better
Dissolved Oxygen	Higher than 4ppm (should be high)
PH	(percent of hydrogen ions)Measures the acidity or alkalinity. Should be at 7
Nitrates	Come from fertilizers considered nutrients and cause an increase in algae. (bad for h2o)
Turbidity	It measures the cloudiness of the water
Bio-Indicators	Living things that indicate the quality of the water