Water Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
Causes (3)
A
High population density = lots of waste
Point source = directly discharged
Non point source
2
Q
Non point source (2)
A
Result of precipitation runoff from fertilisers and pesticides from agriculture
Chemicals and toxins from urban settlements = difficult to regulate
3
Q
Water pollution impacts (2)
A
Damage to ecosystems
Contaminated drinking water = health problems like cholera
4
Q
Water pollution strategies (3)
A
Remediation = removal of pollutants from watercourses
Laws to stop discharge of untreated waste
Catchment management and SUDs
5
Q
Water pollution - HICs
A
Strict regulations however litter still occurs
6
Q
Water pollution LICs/NEEs (3)
A
Few regulations
Inadequate provisions of treatment facilities
Water pollution = very common
