Chemical Characteristics

Chemical constituents are broadly categorized into organic and inorganic compounds. Organic chemicals are carbon-based compounds that may be present due to the following:

• Naturally occurring compounds, such as plant and aquatic life decay
• Introduced by humans, such as solvents or pesticides
• Materials from water treatment and distribution

Inorganic chemicals are not carbon-based and can affect other water parameters such as :

• pH
• Hardness
• Dissolved oxygen
• Dissolved solids
• Electrical conductivity