Question

How do you explain the relatively high conductivity of tap water compared to a low or zero conductivity for deionized, distilled water? Environmental monitoring agencies monitor the conductivity of water in rivers, streams and lakes for conductivity. Why is conductivity important in water quality monitoring?

Answer 1

Answer.

Yes, water by itself cannot conduct electricity. Its

because of the impurities that carry on this process.

Tap water has some stuff in it (like dirt and chemicals) which make it an electrolytic solution.They are called electrolytes. By that, you can say the things in the water break up into charged (positive and negative) ions which allow water to conduct electricity.

Water from different sources (I.e laks,rivers , streams etc) is continuesly moniterd by different environmental

agencies because water contains different kindes of impurities which will change the conductivity as mentioned above.greater the conductivity greater Will be be impurity also it leads to change in pH value beyond a certain point that would be harmful to the growth of crops. it would make the soil alkaline or acidic and would restrict the initial growth of plants. the nutrition in the crop yield will be reduced. as it is a source of drinking water and it may cause cause excessive drying of the skin and different health issues in anmails.

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