Phosphorus is a chemical element that is essential for all living organisms.
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is a measure of the combined dissolved content.
Water color is more than just a visual indicator but can be used as a measure of water quality and potential impairments.
Turbidity is an optical measure of the clarity of water impacted by the presence of suspended particles.
Algae refer to a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms found in various aquatic environments.
Salinity is the measurement of all dissolved salts in water, which includes mostly chloride, sodium, sulfate, magnesium, calcium and potassium
Potential hydrogen (or pH) is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration in water. This indicates how acidic or basic aqueous solutions are on a scale from 0 to 14
Nitrogen is a key nutrient in water systems and is essential for plant and animal life.
Pesticides are chemicals used to control pests and include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides.
Fecal coliform and Enterococci are types of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals, such as humans and cows.
Temperature is the thermal energy concentrated in a water source. This energy has a warming or cooling effect on the water.
Dissolved oxygen, often referred to as DO, is the oxygen in water that is available to support aquatic organisms like fish and algae.