The totality of the chemical, physical, and biological properties of water that determine its suitability for a particular purpose, such as drinking water, fish, or swimming.
example
Regelmäßige Tests stellen die hohe Wasserqualität unseres Trinkwassers sicher.
Regular tests ensure the high water quality of our drinking water.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'Wasser' (water), the linking element '-s-', and 'Qualität' (quality). So it literally describes the quality of the water.
EXAMPLE
Die Wasserqualität des Sees wird monatlich überprüft.
The water quality of the lake is checked monthly.
Typical adjectives
'Wasserqualität' (water quality) is often described with adjectives such as 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (poor), 'hoch' (high), 'ausgezeichnet' (excellent), or 'mangelhaft' (inadequate).
EXAMPLE
Wegen der schlechten Wasserqualität wurde ein Badeverbot verhängt.
Because of the poor water quality, a swimming ban was imposed.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Wasserqualität' (water quality) are 'prüfen' (to check), 'messen' (to measure), 'verbessern' (to improve), and 'sicherstellen' (to ensure).
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt hat Maßnahmen ergriffen, um die Wasserqualität zu verbessern.
The city has taken measures to improve the water quality.