Water quality monitoring isn’t just a compliance checkbox — it’s fundamental to operational efficiency, asset protection, and environmental responsibility. Poor water quality leads to equipment failures, costly fines, and reputational damage. Understanding the key parameters and monitoring them regularly ensures your facility remains compliant, efficient, and sustainable.

Top 5 Water Quality Parameters:

1. pH
   pH measures how acidic or alkaline your water is. Most treatment systems and regulatory bodies require a pH range of 6.5–8.5 for discharge or reuse. Out-of-range pH can cause corrosion, scaling, chemical treatment failures, and environmental harm.
   Qtech Tip: Install automated pH correction systems for real-time compliance control.
2. Turbidity
   Turbidity indicates the level of suspended solids in water. High turbidity affects UV disinfection, filtration systems, and is a clear indicator of process or environmental failure.
   Qtech Tip: Monitor turbidity online, especially after rainfall events or during high load periods in industrial processes.
3. Conductivity
   Conductivity reflects the amount of dissolved salts and minerals in water. High conductivity may suggest chemical contamination, scaling risk, or source water variability — all of which impact treatment performance.
   Qtech Tip: Use conductivity monitoring as an early warning system for membrane fouling or process inefficiency.
4. COD/BOD (Chemical/Biological Oxygen Demand)
   COD and BOD measure the organic pollution load in water. These are critical for trade waste compliance and are often monitored under discharge licences.
   Qtech Tip: Regular COD/BOD testing ensures you stay ahead of licence conditions and identify biological treatment performance issues early.
5. Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
   DO levels are crucial in biological treatment systems. Too low, and bacteria can’t effectively treat wastewater; too high, and you waste energy on unnecessary aeration.
   Qtech Tip: Smart aeration systems linked to DO sensors dramatically cut power costs and stabilise biological treatment.

Monitoring these five parameters provides the foundation for smart water management. Qtech offers integrated monitoring and control solutions — giving you real-time data, automated adjustments, and peace of mind.

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