Water Quality is a way of understanding the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of a water sample to figure out how healthy it is for drinking, swimming, or supporting an ecosystem. 

We rely on our waters for supplying our taps, as well as for supporting our ecosystems. Poor water quality can create health risks for people, as well as the ecosystem at large. To properly maintain water quality, we have to regularly measure each characteristic to understand its baseline — the natural resting point of our ecosystem. By regularly monitoring, we can notice trends and react early when an issue arises.