Water analysis was carried out for a groundwater sample. The sum of the anions is equal to the sum of the cations. Calculate a) Total hardness b) Carbonate and Non-Carbonate Hardness Hardness c) Alkalinity

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Water analysis was carried out for a groundwater sample. The sum of the anions is equal to the sum of the cations. Calculate
a) Total hardness
b) Carbonate and Non-Carbonate Hardness Hardness
c) Alkalinity

 

lon
mg/L as ion
Ca2+
Mg2+
26
Nat
15
HCO3
160
SO41
135
73
Hint: Sum of Cations = Sum of Anions (in conc. as mg/L of Caco3)
Transcribed Image Text:lon mg/L as ion Ca2+ Mg2+ 26 Nat 15 HCO3 160 SO41 135 73 Hint: Sum of Cations = Sum of Anions (in conc. as mg/L of Caco3)
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