ORGANOLEPTIC INDICATORS OF WATER, THEIR FORMATION FACTORS, AND SANITARY ASSESSMENT
Keywords:
turbidity, odor, taste, color, temperature, mineralization, chlorination, contamination, standards, assessment, palatability, transparency, oxidation, compliance, monitoringAbstract
This study examines organoleptic parameters of potable water from urban distribution systems through standardized sensory evaluation methods. Analysis of 240 samples revealed mean turbidity of 1.8±0.4 NTU, color values of 12±3 degrees, and temperature-dependent odor variations. Results demonstrate critical relationships between organoleptic deviations and anthropogenic contamination patterns requiring enhanced monitoring protocols.
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