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water quality
The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, typically evaluated to determine its suitability for drinking, swimming, agriculture, or environmental health.
水質検査を行う。
To conduct a water quality test.
この川の水質は良好だ。
The water quality of this river is good.
工場の排水が原因で、周辺の水質が悪化している。
The water quality in the surrounding area has deteriorated due to factory wastewater.
Composed of 水 (water) and 質 (quality). A key term in environmental science and public health. Water quality monitoring is an important part of environmental protection in Japan.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 水質検査: water quality testing
- 水質汚染: water pollution
- 水質基準: water quality standards
- 水質が悪化する: water quality deteriorates
- 水質改善: water quality improvement
RELATED TERMS:
- 水質汚濁: water contamination — a more technical term for water pollution
- 浄水: water purification / purified water
- 下水: sewage — wastewater
- 飲料水: drinking water