5.2 Water Pollution and Health Concerns Flashcards
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Waterborne Illnesses
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- Cholera
- Typhoid fever
- Dysentery
- Gastrointestinal diseases
2
Q
Point Source Pollution
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- Can be traced to a single identifiable source
Examples
- Sewage treatment plants
- Factories
3
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Non Point Source Pollution
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- Source is difficult to identify
- Usually due to runoff, seepage, or falling of pollution into water.
Examples
- Stormwater runoff from cities, highways, farms
4
Q
Biological Pollutants
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- Pollutants that are living organisms
Examples
- Parasites
- Bacteria/Viruses
- E-coli, Legionella, Salmonella, Giardia
5
Q
Nonbiological Pollutants
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- Chemicals
Examples
- Lead
- Copper
- Pesticide
- Herbicide
- These impact the endocrine system
6
Q
Waterborne Disease Outbreak
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- Occur when at least 2 people have been linked to recreational or drinking water by location, time and illness.
Common Areas of Recreational Water
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Splashpads
- Water Fountains
7
Q
The Clean Water Act
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- Federal law that assures rivers are swimmable and fishable.
- Limits discharge of pollutants in United States water to 0
8
Q
Safe Drinking Water Act
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- Regulates safety of drinking water
9
Q
Healthy People 2030
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- Increase the proportion of persons served by community water systems who receive supply of drinking water that complies with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
