Quality of water (Water quality) | Planetary Health Glossary

Definition

How suitable water is for a particular purpose (such as drinking or swimming), considering the water’s characteristics (biological, chemical, and physical) including cleanliness and safety.

ambient water quality; contaminants; drinking water quality; environmental water quality; freshwater, fresh water; quality control (QC); sanitation; sewage pollution; sewage treatment; wastewater treatment; water-borne diseases; water filters; water filtration; water pollutants; water pollution; water purification; water quality standards; water quality testing; water supply; water treatment

Drafted by

Chris Graham

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TBC