Chemistry

Science that measures parameters with sensors. Metrology measures, for example, the speed of marine currents or the chemistry of water.

Matter generated by living beings (plants, animals, mushrooms and other decomposers including micro-organisms).

Non-organic matter made of solid components.

Laboratory authorised by the Ministry in charge of the field in which it is competent. For example, the Ministry of Health approves laboratories carrying out analyses on the quality of water intended for human consumption (excluding natural mineral waters), swimming and bathing water (bathing with full amenities and other bathing). Another example is the Ministry of the Environment, which approves laboratories carrying out analyses in the field of water and aquatic environments under the Environment Code.

Pesticide used to control, repel or destroy unwanted plants.

Pesticide used to control, repel or destroy fungi.

Water that has less salts than seawater.

Process used to obtain freshwater from brackish or salt water.

Action to remove nitrates by filtration through an ion exchange resin.

Action to remove minerals and salts from water to produce demineralised water.