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The range of water quality parameters for each membership functions (MF): not acceptable (NA), adequate (ADE) and highly acceptable (HACC) [63]. Reprinted with permission from Bhardwaj, J.; Gupta, K.K.; Gupta, R.; 2018.
| Parameters | NA | ADE | HACC | NA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | <5.7 | 5.3–6.7 | 6.5–8.7 | >8.5 |
| Dissolved oxygen | <3 | 2.9–5.1 | 5.1–11.1 | >11 |
| Electrical conductivity | <300 | 290–510 | 500–1050 | >1000 |
| Oxygen reduction potential | <550 | 530–670 | 650–820 | >800 |
| Temperature | <2 | 1.9–10 | 9–36 | >35 |
