| MPN | Most probable number |
| CFU | Colony Forming Units |
| AI | Artificial intelligence |
| ML | Machine learning |
| MLPNN | Multilayer perceptron neural network |
| SVM | Support Vector Machine |
| RGB | Red–green–blue |
| UV/LED | Ultraviolet light-emitting diode |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| pH | Potential of hydrogen |
| EC | Electrical conductivity |
| Turb | Turbidity |
| TDS | Total dissolved solids |
| TPh | Total phosphorus |
| TNit | Total nitrogen |
| DO | Dissolved oxygen |
| 2012 RWQC | 2012 Recreational Water Quality Criteria |
| BAV | Beach Action Value |
| MTF | Multitube fermentation |
| MF | Membrane filtration |
| RPA | Recombinase polymerase amplification |
| LFA | Lateral flow assay |
| RF | Random Forest |
| MLR | Multiple linear regression |
| WQI | Water quality index |
| TP | True positives |
| TN | True negatives |
| FP | False positives |
| FN | False negatives |
| ROC | Receiver operating characteristic |
| AUC | Areas under the curve |