ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Water quality modelling

Water quality modeling is like playing with a big toy water filter. You know how when you pour muddy water through a filter, it becomes clearer and cleaner? Well, water quality modeling is like putting lots of different types of muddy water into the filter and seeing the different ways they get clearer and cleaner.

Scientists use special computer programs to play with the filter and see what sort of things make water cleaner, such as adding certain chemicals or building special structures to help filter the water. They also look at things like weather patterns, water flow, and pollution levels to see how these factors affect the water quality.

By playing with the toy filter, scientists can predict what will happen if we make changes to the water or the environment around it. This helps us figure out the best ways to keep water clean and safe for us to drink and use for other things.