Water Pollution Flashcards
presence of harmful or excessive quantities of substances in water
water pollution
t/f: water pollution includes physical, chemical, and biological contaminants: bacteria, viruses, parasites
toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and other pollutants
TRUE
Odd man out:
Water pollution sources:
a. industrial activities
b. agricultural runoff
c. fuel oils and natural gas
d. improper waste disposal
e. sewage discharge
f. natural phenomena
c. fuel oils and natural gas
emphasized “ensure access to clean and safe water for drinking, sanitation, and hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases and protect public health”
WHO
t/f: clean water is important for economic development
TRUE
Major Sources of Water Pollution: Odd man out
a. Industrial Sources
b. Agricultural Runoff
c. Construction Activities
d. Mining activities
d. Mining activities - point source
Major Sources of Water Pollution: Odd man out
Transportation
Industrial discharges
Municipal Wastewater
Stormwater Runoff
Mining Activities
Industrial discharges - point source
Point Sources of Water Pollution: Odd man out
a. industrial discharge
b. municipal wastewater treatment plants
c. agricultural operations
d. mining activities
e. construction activities
f. landfills and waste disposal sites
g. oil and chemical spills
h. urban runoff
e. construction activities
Nonpoint Source Pollution: Odd man out
1.Agricultural Runoff
2.Urban Runoff
3. Municipal Wastewater
4.Construction Activities
5.Forestry Practices
6.Mining and Resource Extraction
7.Septic Systems
8.Natural Sources
- Municipal waste water
3 emerging pollutants
Pharmaceuticals
personal care products
microplastics
Impacts of Water pollution:
Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic
Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems
a environmental
Impacts of Water pollution:
Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic
Disruption of food chains and loss of biodiversity
a. environmental
Impacts of Water pollution:
Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic
Waterborn diseases, and contaminant exposures leading to long term health effects
b. health
Impacts of Water pollution:
Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic
cost of clean up and restoration
economic
Impacts of Water pollution:
Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic
Impact on Fisheries and tourism
economic
Impacts of Water pollution:
Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic
loss of productivity in agriculture
economic
Clean water act RA ____
RA 9275
when was RA 9275 enacted
March 2004
The Clean Water Act aims to protect the country’s ____ from pollution and ensure their sustainable management for present and future generations.
water bodies
Solution to Water Pollution: enhanced ___ and ___
monitoring and compliance
Solution to Water Pollution: Strict ____ measures
enforcement
Solution to Water Pollution: Public ___ and ____
reporting and transparency
Solution to Water Pollution: Capacity ___ and ___
Building and Training
