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WATER QUALITY  

DEFINITION

  • The fitness of water for use (by plants or animals), being affected by physical, chemical and biological factors.<p> A Water Quality Advisory may include information on the types of contaminants that may decrease the water quality in a particular area.<br>

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/9a583e74-34e9-4eb5-af7a-03418d702af6

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