Simple ways to test the quality of drinking water at home

Russian chemistry expert Andrei Dorokhov listed some simple ways to check the quality of drinking water at home.

On the subject, the expert said: "Water is one of the most important basic elements of life, and drinking contaminated water can cause serious damage to health, so we can check the quality of drinking water at home in several simple ways available to everyone, the most important of which is studying the sensory properties of water such as smell, color, taste and turbidity. The presence of strange odors in the water can indicate that the water contains chlorine or hydrogen sulfide, and these elements are harmful to the kidneys, liver and body in general."

He added: "Water suitable for drinking should be completely clear and not turbid. The yellow color in the water indicates the presence of iron deposits, but if the water is greenish in color, this means that it contains microalgae.. The water should not have a strong taste. The presence of a salty, metallic or other unusual taste is a warning of problems with the quality of the water."

The expert pointed out that the quality of drinking water can also be tested using special strips sold in pharmacies and some laboratory supply stores. These strips allow for quick and easy water analysis to obtain basic indicators such as acidity, hardness, chlorine and nitrate content. The strip is immersed in water for a certain period, then removed from the water and its color is compared with the color scale on the package.

Dorokhov noted that there are also some simple equipment and tools that can be used at home, through which water quality tests are conducted to detect whether it contains impurities and microorganisms or excessive amounts of iron, manganese, nitrates, sulfates and other chemical elements.

Source: Vesti - https://ar.rt.com/zc2n - Published on 24-02-2024