The quality of water has been in the news and has been a popular topic of debate as of recently. Water is a necessity in any home. It is used to cook, clean, shower and for a variety of other daily household uses. Water is something that most homes pay monthly for, and they expect to receive quality and fresh water in return. However, with all of the problems with water in different cities around the world; many homeowners are concerned about the quality of their water. It is, after all, something that they and their families are ingesting on a daily basis. Fortunately, there are ways that a homeowner or a resident can test the quality of their own water.
A water quality analysis is when a professional provides the water quality kits and the necessary instructions on usage. The water quality kits include a variety of tests, testing different levels of chemicals and other foreign substances in the water supply. A fresh water test kit will provide the homeowners with a water quality analysis; allowing them to see the levels and where they fall on national standards and if they meet the minimum requirements for public water or not.
A water conductivity monitor is one of the important tests that will be provided in a water quality analysis. Conductivity is a measure of the ability of water to pass an electrical current. Conductivity in water is affected by the presence of inorganic dissolved solids, but not organic compounds do not conduct electrical current well. It is also affected by temperature: the warmer the state, the higher the conductivity. For this reason, conductivity is reported as conductivity at 25 degrees Celsium (25 C).
Ultrapure water is not a good electrical conductor as evidenced by the 18 megohm-cm resistivity (.055us/cm conductivity). Conductivity and Resistivity are simply inverses of each other. Resistivity measurement is used exclusively for high purity water applications, while conductivity measurement is employed for the entire spectrum of water quality monitoring. A home that is supplied with fresh water may need to be tested on it?s resistively, rather than on its conductivity, to ensure good water quality indicators.
Receiving good results on a water quality analysis is a positive thing, but the analysis of water quality should be completed frequently, at least every other year. Water that is contaminated and has higher levels that the government recommends can be extremely dangerous for a person and their family. Unsafe of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene cause approximately 3.1% of all deaths worldwide, and 3.7% of DALYs (disability adjusted life years) worldwide.
Water is an important part of our daily lives. We use it to cook our meals, nourish our bodies, clean our homes and it is even used in larger plants in producing many of the products that we use on a daily basis. Most people might assume that if they are paying for their water, then it must be of good quality. Recent cities suffering with dangerous water levels can argue that point. It is best to have a water professional check the levels of your water. It will provide you with peace of mind and with assurance that your water is safe and sanitary.