Feature

Description

pH

Water’s acidity or alkalinity

Hardness

Concentration of calcium and magnesium ions

Solids

Total dissolved and suspended solids in water

Chloramines

Disinfection by-products formed during chlorination

Sulfate

Concentration of sulfate salts in water

Conductivity

Water’s ability to conduct electricity

Organic carbon

Amount of organic carbon in water

Trihalomethanes

Disinfection by-products that may pose health risks

Turbidity

Clarity of water, indicating suspended particles