Surface water source water quality

The characteristics and suitability of water from surface water sources, such as rivers, canals, lakes, or ponds, which is water located in the surface layer and exposed to the environment, such as water in natural water sources or water sources used by humans. The quality of water in these sources can be measured and assessed according to public health and environmental standards, such as water clarity, pH, concentration of contaminants (e.g., heavy metals, chemicals, or bacteria), and other properties related to water use. Assessing the quality of surface water sources typically involves measuring various values, such as: pH: the acidity or alkalinity of the water; Turbidity: measuring water clarity to indicate the amount of sediment or suspended matter in the water; Chemical or hazardous substance contamination: such as organic substances, heavy metals, or other toxins that may affect the environment and health; Microbial testing: analyzing the amount of pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, that may be present in the water; Salinity: in the case of seawater sources or water sources affected by the sea. Monitoring the quality of surface water sources is important for: protecting health by preventing the use of water sources with contaminants or that are unsafe for consumption; conserving the environment to ensure that the natural environment remains balanced; and water management for developing sustainable water use systems, such as for agriculture, industry, or domestic use. Continuous water quality assessment helps prevent and reduce the impact of water pollution and helps ensure efficient water management.

Agency:

nongbualamphu-province

Licence:

Open Data Common

Category:

ข้อมูลสาธารณะ

Geographic coverage:

อำเภอ

Update frequency:

ปี

Years covered:

2020–2026

Source portal:

data_go_th

Updated:

24/07/2026

English title machine-translated from the Thai original

Record updated 56 days ago, within its stated annual cycle

The same record appears 2 more times on: gdcatalog, gdc_nongbualamphu — counted once here