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Pollution and Water Stewardship

Pollution and Water Stewardship. 8 E 1.4. Pollution types- point source. Point source pollution = source of pollution is known and identifiable. Real life examples= toxic effluents from a factory, agricultural run-off. Effluents= chemicals or fluid that flows out.

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Pollution and Water Stewardship

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  1. Pollution and Water Stewardship 8 E 1.4

  2. Pollution types- point source • Point source pollution = source of pollution is known and identifiable. • Real life examples= toxic effluents from a factory, agricultural run-off. Effluents= chemicals or fluid that flows out

  3. Pollution types- nonpoint source • Nonpoint source pollution = source of pollution is too widespread to identify or blame • Real life examples= urban run-off from roads and parking lots, neighborhood run-off from storm drains, sewage leaks such as pig waste or pesticides, and overfishingfrom fisheries.

  4. Ways to correct- nature Water is recycled through the water cycle. Water is filtered through percolation. This method is mostly effective but time consuming.

  5. Ways to correct- Legislation • There are many laws that impact water quality on federal, state and municipal books. • Two most important- Clean Water Act (1972) and Safe Drinking Act (1974)

  6. Ways to correct- Legislation • Clean Water Act (1972)= a law that works to correct toxic effluents from industries through establishing safety standards, clean-up guidelines, and penalties. • What kind of pollution does it mostly correct? Point source pollution!

  7. Ways to correct- Legislation • Safe Drinking Act (1974)- a law that works to provide standards forwhat is safe water to drink. • What vocab word does the Safe Drinking Act protect?

  8. Ways to correct-stewardship • Stewardship = to protect the environment • Ways to be a good steward: • Conservation of resources • Clean up of polluted areas • Establishment of nature preserves and wildlife areas

  9. Water Treatment • Water treatment plants = where they filter, remove, and chemically sanitizewater to provide drinkable water.

  10. YOUR TASKS • Option 1 • Complete the Water Quality Review Sheet • 10 points for the whole sheet • 5 points for half/front or back of sheet • Option 2: • Answer boxed question section in guided notes • 10 points for answering AT LEAST 5 question SETS • Option 3: • Answer ALL in Option 1 AND Option 2 for • 20 points TOTAL

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