Santiago de chille-water pollution Flashcards
1
Q
open sewage contaminates area 80% in rivers
A
inadequate sewage system
2
Q
high levels of bacteria
A
lead to disease
3
Q
heavy metals produce pollutants
A
can lead to cancer and neurological damage
4
Q
from 2009,
A
30km sewage pipes intercept untreated water into 2 water treatment plants
5
Q
domestic sewage separated from industrial effluent and treated sewage discharged downstream
A
reduces pollutants
6
Q
mapocho river will become environmental attractio
A
good thing
7
Q
what percentage estimate of sewage is treated that runs through canals before it reaches the sea?
A
15%
