User:LapisLazulite/Water quality

This a more concise/finalized version of the talk page.

Intro
The intro sentence has a source that failed verification. Also the second sentence is technically plagiarism. Completed revision: "Water quality refers to the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water based on the standards of its usage."


 * new sources: [1] & [2] from bibliography.

Replaced sentences and first citation/source, added other source.

Standards
Revision: Environmental scientists and aqueous geochemists work to define parameters and environmental conditions that impact the water quality of a region, [which in turn helps to identify the sources and fates of contaminants].

(such as pH, temperature, and dissolved constituents)

These sentences are making claims that aren't necessarily backed up by the source. Remove for clarity: "The vast majority of surface water on the Earth is neither potable nor toxic. This remains true when seawater in the oceans (which is too salty to drink) is not counted."

Revise sentences: "Another general perception of water quality...ecology of the Earth." Discuss human health as well as aquatic life and the differing standards. In accordance with the Clean Water Act, each U.S. state follows criteria based off of the regional conditions.

Revision: "[...water is a complex medium intrinsically tied to] the geology, ecology, and anthropogenic activities of an area."

Categories
The category mentioned in the proposed revised sentence only mentions domestic use. Furthermore, the claims made by the cited source have been updated by the WHO to show that "the evidence is being debated and does not prove causality...There are insufficient data to suggest either minimum or maximum concentrations of minerals at this time, as adequate intake will depend on a range of other factors."

Revision for clarity: "[focused on water that is treated for] potability, industrial/domestic use, and restoration."


 * discuss: restoration of contaminated water bodies for health of human/aquatic life