Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is a well-defined and commonly used methodology that measures the carbon content of dissolved and particulate organic matter present in water. Many water utilities monitor TOC to determine raw water quality or to evaluate the effectiveness of processes designed to remove organic carbon. Some wastewater utilities also employ TOC analysis to monitor the efficiency of the treatment process. In addition to these uses for TOC monitoring, measuring changes in TOC concentrations can be an effective "surrogate" for detecting contamination from organic compounds (e.g. petrochemicals, solvents, pesticides). Thus, while TOC analysis does not give specific information about the nature of the threat, identifying changes in TOC can be a good indicator of potential threats to a system. Additional information available at "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/security/guide/ chemicalsensortotalorganiccarbonanalyzer.html" [Summary provided by the EPA] (Source: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 16.3 [...] )
TOC - Total Organic Carbon Analyzer

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Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is a well-defined and commonly used methodology that measures the carbon content of dissolved and particulate organic matter present in water. Many water utilities monitor TOC to determine raw water quality or to evaluate the effectiveness of processes designed to remove organic carbon. Some wastewater utilities also employ TOC analysis to monitor the efficiency of the treatment process. In addition to these uses for TOC monitoring, measuring changes in TOC concentrations can be an effective "surrogate" for detecting contamination from organic compounds (e.g. petrochemicals, solvents, pesticides). Thus, while TOC analysis does not give specific information about the nature of the threat, identifying changes in TOC can be a good indicator of potential threats to a system. Additional information available at "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/security/guide/ chemicalsensortotalorganiccarbonanalyzer.html" [Summary provided by the EPA]
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is a well-defined and commonly used methodology that measures the carbon content of dissolved and particulate organic matter present in water. Many water utilities monitor TOC to determine raw water quality or to evaluate the effectiveness of processes designed to remove organic carbon. Some wastewater utilities also employ TOC analysis to monitor the efficiency of the treatment process. In addition to these uses for TOC monitoring, measuring changes in TOC concentrations can be an effective "surrogate" for detecting contamination from organic compounds (e.g. petrochemicals, solvents, pesticides). Thus, while TOC analysis does not give specific information about the nature of the threat, identifying changes in TOC can be a good indicator of potential threats to a system. Additional information available at "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/security/guide/ chemicalsensortotalorganiccarbonanalyzer.html" [Summary provided by the EPA] (Source: NASA; UUID: 58ac7544-7271-4957-a70a-ea7c1a1ae094) (Source: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 16.3 [...] )
TOC - Total Organic Carbon Analysis
Total Organic Carbon

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In addition to the instruments and analytical methods listed above, these keywords help to describe the work done in the laboratory. This may include the type of samples, standard materials, specific preparative or analytical methods and specific instrument characteristics.

Non Purgeable Organic Carbon (NPOC)
Total Carbon (TC)
Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC)

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Geoscience > Hydrology > Groundwater
Groundwater
Geoscience > Hydrology > Water Quality
Water Quality

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