Water pollution 2

Dec 04, 2012

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. Pure water -- tasteless, colorless, and odorless -- is often called the universal solvent . . . "Dissolved solids" refer to any minerals, salts, metals, cations or anions dissolved in water. This includes anything present in water other than the pure water (H20) molecule and suspended solids.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution Asim Zia Introduction to Environmental Issues EnvS 001, Spring 2007 Department of Environmental Studies San Jose State University Chapter 21 Overview Questions What pollutes water, where do these pollutants come from, and what effects do they have?

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WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTION. BY SARAH FLUNEY. WHAT IS WATER POLLUTION?.

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WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTION. BY SAPHRONIA, SINDHUJA , NIDHI & AASTHA. VIII. WATER. Water is a ubiquitous chemical substance that is composed of hydrogen and oxygen and is vital for all known forms of life.

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WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTION. DEFINITION. WASTE WATER. POLLUTION OF RECEIVING WATER. WASTEWATER COLLECTION. Water Pollution. It is an imprecise term that reveals nothing about either the type of polluting material or its source

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8.3.2.2 Water Pollution - 2. Chapter 22 Part 2 Sources Groundwater Pollution Long Island & saltwater intrusion, subsidence Managing & Improving Water Quality in a crowded world . 1. Sources of Water Pollution:.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Water pollution can come from a number of different sources. If the pollution comes from a single source, such as an oil spill, it is called point-source pollution. If the pollution comes from many sources, it is called nonpoint-source pollution.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. What is water pollution?. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes , rivers , oceans and groundwater ). Why does it happen?.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. The Problem. Humans use water bodies as an easy way to get rid of waste. What Happens to Waste in Water. Some liquid waste can be diluted reducing their concentration Materials that do not dissolve will be dispersed by waves and currents

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. introduction. Did you know that the water we use today is the same water the dinosaurs used? We cannot create new water.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Nitrogen and Phosphorus. D24. E xplain how the accumulation of mercury, phosphates and nitrates affects the quality of water and the organisms that live in rivers, lakes and oceans. Learning Targets. I can explain the causes of nutrient pollution.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Chapter 11 in textbook (Keller, 2000) For this section, and all sections in this course, look up and study all concepts and terms in various resources: other textbooks library books journal articles websites (in addition to the links in this presentation)

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Rapid growth of human pop. And industrial output has resulted in declines in water quality Waters are contaminated with toxic chemicals, human and animal excrements, heavy metals, pesticides, silt and fertlizers. Chapter 15 Drinking Water Quality, Wastewater Management.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Key Concepts. Types, sources, and effects of water pollutants. Major pollution problems of surface water. Major pollution problems of groundwater. Reduction and prevention of water pollution. Drinking water quality. Refer to Tables 22-1 and 22-2 p. 492 and 493.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Thirsty?. Water Pollution. Water Pollution is the addition of any substance that has a negative effect on water or the living things that depend on water. The substances that cause water pollution are called pollutants. Point source pollution.

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Chapter 22. John Todd’s Living Machine. Sewage flows into passive solar greenhouse or outdoor sites containing rows of large open tanks 1 st tanks- algae & microorganisms decompose organic wastes

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Chapter 20 Dr. Wesam Al Madhoun. Water Pollution Comes from Point and Nonpoint Sources (1). Water pollution Point sources Located at specific places Easy to identify, monitor, and regulate Examples. Water Pollution Comes from Point and Nonpoint Sources (2).

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WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTION. NAME = JASMEEN V. MARU BRANCH = MECHANICAL 1 ST YEAR ROLL NO. = 195 CLASS = B BATCH = B2 SUBJECT = ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY. Water on Earth. Main articles: Hydrology and Water distribution on Earth

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WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTION. Water pollution. Water pollution almost always means that some damage has been done to an ocean, river, lake, or other water source. Surface water bodies are often stratified in that they have layers composed of different temperatures and densities &

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. Dr. Indranil Mondal HOD and Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Union Christian Training College, Berhampore, Murshidabad, W.B. Water Pollution Comes from Point and Nonpoint Sources (1). Water pollution Point sources Located at specific places

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Water Pollution

Water Pollution. JUST WHY IS WATER SO IMPORTANT???. Water should be one of our most precious resources… but why?. Our bodies are made up of 66% water We must have water to survive We can live weeks without food but only a FEW DAYS WITHOUT WATER. The Earth’s Water.

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Water is a lifeline for every Species in this world Habitually we all are concerned about our health and wellbeing thus we all tend and invariably try to drink pure water but ignorance is not an excuse. One ought to know the difference between pure water and contaminated water, One of the most essential components of life on this earth is water. Does one recognize the fact that every 2 minutes a toddler dies from diseases caused by lack of clean water, and itu2019s calculable that 829000 individuals die annually from the looseness of bowels as a result of unsafe drinking-water, sanitation, and hand hygiene. However, diarrhoea is largely preventable, if these risk factors are addressed sincerely the deaths of 297000 youngsters aged underneath children 5 years can be avoided each year. Where water isnu2019t pronto accessible, individuals might decide handwashing isnu2019t a priority, thereby adding to the probability of looseness of bowels. Drinking contaminated water might cause Asiatic cholera, schistosomiasis and plenty of different diseases.

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