Risk stratification for water source selection during hikes: a step-by-step operational guide
When collecting water outdoors during a hike, the AtomBit Water Detective 4 portable multi-parameter test pen can be used to quickly screen indicators such as total organic carbon, chemical oxygen demand, UV254, turbidity, TDS, and conductivity, helping with risk stratification. However, screening is not the same as a safety determination. This article provides a reproducible process for sampling, measurement, interpretation, and action.
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