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Characteristics of Hope Valley raw water samplesa
| Parameter | Range | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.9-8.7 | 8.3 |
| Alkalinity (mg of CaCo3 per liter) | 79.5-132 | 112 |
| Dissolved organic carbon (mg/liter) | 5.7-11.7 | 7.7 |
| Turbity (NTU) | 0.61-87 | 4 |
| Color (HU) | 8-95.9 | 33 |
Based on 12 months of routine monitoring. NTU, nephelometric turbidity units; HU, Hazen units.
