Table 1.
A list of key water quality parameters monitored for irrigation water.
| Anion | Cation | Chemical | Physical | Biological | Heavy Metal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | Sodium | pH | EC | E. coli | Boron |
| Sulphate | Calcium | DO | |||
| Carbonate | Potassium | COD | |||
| Bicarbonate | Magnesium | ||||
| Total nitrogen |
DO = dissolved oxygen; COD = chemical oxygen demand; EC = electrical conductivity; E. coli = Escherichia coli.