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Physical
Characteristics
The
physical characteristics
of water include turbidity,
color, taste and odor,
temperature, and foamability
(detergents).
Common
Chemical Characteristics
The
chemical characteristics
of water include natural
substances such as
dissolved minerals
and man made toxic
metals and organic
chemicals.
Biological
Characteristics
Water
for drinking and cooking
purposes must be free
from disease causing
organisms. These organisms
include bacteria,
protozoa, viruses,
and worms.
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