Stormwater Management Information on Water Quality: Testing Tips

"Stormwater isn't just an annoyance that you and your house have to bear with whenever it's pouring outside. If you have efficient stormwater storage or reuse systems, such as StormChamber by HydroLogic Solutions installed, you can keep the water for cleaning or washing purposes. Moreover, efficient storm water management should also involve identifying the water quality of what you have in storage. What is Water Quality? Water quality is a relative term that depends on what you're actually testing for. An article by WikiHow states thus: The quality of water depends primarily on the concentration of the following compounds: chlorine, nitrates, iron, calcium, magnesium, and copper. Chlorine aids in disinfecting; nitrates leached from fertilizers are harmful to infants; iron can cause a bitter taste and discolor fixtures; calcium and magnesium can cause scale buildup in pipes; and copper is linked to jaundice and anemia. The pH level of the water is also of concern, as acidic wa

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