Caused by the presence of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides and other dissolved salts, alkalinity is important to drinking water, food and beverage processors; boiler operators and aquatic biologists.
| Parameter | Range | Steps (ppm) | Number of Tests |
| Alkalinity, Total | 0-240mg/L | 0, 40, 80, 120, 180, 240 | 50 |
| (as CaCO3) |
