Indicadores físico-químicos de la calidad del agua potable | 8/13 | UPV

Title: Physicochemical Indicators of Drinking Water Quality Description: The quality of drinking water is a carefully considered aspect of hydraulic engineering in the management of urban water networks. Spanish regulations are very explicit regarding the control of characteristic parameters of drinking water quality. There are three types of water quality indicators: aesthetic, physicochemical, and biological. This document delves into the physicochemical indicators of water quality, their definition, measurement strategies, and their relationship to regulatory frameworks. Automatic description: This video presents the physicochemical indicators of drinking water quality. It explains why it is necessary to measure these parameters to ensure that the water meets quality standards. It introduces the importance of water quality in the urban supply cycle, from intake to distribution and consumption. The key physicochemical indicators are conductivity, radioactivity, chemical oxygen demand, pH, and hardness. Each parameter is described, along with its relationship to water properties and how it is measured using specific equipment. The Spanish regulations governing these parameters are also mentioned, and the importance of monitoring them to ensure a quality drinking water supply is emphasized. Author: Petra Amparo López Jiménez Course: This video is 8/13 of the Water Treatment Technologies course.    • Tecnologías de Tratamientos del Agua   Universitat Politècnica de València UPV: https://www.upv.es More videos at:    / valenciaupv   Access our MOOCs: https://upvx.es #Water quality #Physicochemical indicators #Water quality control #Hydraulic engineering