Organisms in water Flashcards

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Bioindicator species

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These are organisms that are very sensitive to change and can indicate change in an ecosystem.
They are much faster at this than any machine

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Bacteria

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Bacteria in water is usually harmless in your system, but too much is very bad.
Some bacteria causes serious issues in life for animals and humans.
eg) Botulism

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Bioindicator species in rivers and streams

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Beetle, caddisfly larva and dragonfly larva are just some of the species that can only live in clean water

Leaches and snails can live in slightly polluted water

Midge Fly larva and segmented worms can live in dirty or polluted water

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Guidelines for water quality

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There are guidelines set by the government that must be met.

We regularly conduct water monitory to make sure guidelines are met.

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Water Management

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To use water sustainably and distribute it to everything that needs it
Variations in weather affect the water supply and where the water needs to go.
Dams are used to create water reservoirs

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Water management usage

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We must balance all the need 
The percentage of water is 
63% thermal power
1% mining
9% agriculture
16% manufacturing
11% municipal
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