Water analysis involves testing and assessing various physical, chemical, and biological properties of water. The primary purposes include:

Drinking Water Safety: Ensuring that the water we consume daily is safe for drinking. Regular water analysis helps identify potential threats such as harmful bacteria, viruses, chemicals, or heavy metals.

Environmental Monitoring: Assessing the health of aquatic ecosystems in rivers, lakes, and oceans. Scientists and environmentalists analyse water to identify pollutants or contaminants affecting aquatic life.

Research and Data Collection: Studying water quality trends, emerging contaminants, and their impact on ecosystems. This data informs conservation efforts and treatment methods1.

pH: Measures acidity or alkalinity.

Conductivity: Indicates the ability of water to conduct electricity.

Dissolved Oxygen (DO): Essential for aquatic life.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Measures the concentration of dissolved substances.

Nutrients: Nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.

Heavy Metals: Such as lead, mercury, and arsenic.

Microbiological Contaminants: Bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Organic Compounds: Pesticides, herbicides, and industrial chemicals2.

Industries like the food and beverage sector rely heavily on water for daily operations (e.g., cleaning, cooking, ingredient preparation).

Water analysis ensures that water meets required standards for consumption and production.

Detecting contaminants or impurities helps maintain product quality and safety.