> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-2/chapter-6/6.2-physical-quality-of-drinking-water.md).

# 6.2 Physical quality of drinking water

- [6.2.1 An overview of physical characteristics](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-2/chapter-6/6.2-physical-quality-of-drinking-water/6.2.1-an-overview-of-physical-characteristics.md)
- [6.2.2 Approach used in derivation of guidelines values for physical characteristics](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-2/chapter-6/6.2-physical-quality-of-drinking-water/6.2.2-approach-used-in-derivation-of-guidelines-values-for-physical-characteristics.md)