Responsible for safeguarding water quality, water quality scientists use a combination of analysis and tests with solutions and regulation.
Roles generally specialise in one of drinking water, surface water or groundwater and the typical work activities are likely to vary accordingly.
Typical work activities
- Sampling and testing water for chemical and microbial parameters
- Assessing the taste and clarity of drinking water
- Analysing and interpreting statistical data from water quality samples
- Investigating the reasons behind drops in water quality
- Reporting on water pollution issues
- Liaising with regulatory bodies and customers
- Visiting contaminated sites to determine courses of action
- Publicising advice on avoiding problems and conforming to legalisation to businesses
- Investigating science and legality of pollution incidents
- Responding to emergencies if pollution incidents occur
- Providing advice on avoiding pollution incidents
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