Water quality L1

Question 1

List the main categories of water use by civilisations

Answer 1

Energy, Agriculture, fresh water, recreation, transport, personal consumption, ecosystem, and industry

Question 2

What are the three waters

Answer 2

In: Drinking/potable water
Out: Wastewater
Runoff: Stormwater

Question 3

Define the term ‘water quality’ represents

Answer 3

Water quality refers to the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water, determining its suitability for use. It is assessed by factors like pH, oxygen levels, and contaminants, affecting human health and ecosystems.

Question 4

how is water classfied? provide examples of water sources for each category

Answer 4

Physical i.e. solids, colour (visual)
Chemical i.e. alkalinity, hardness
Biological i.e. Bacteria, Viruses

Question 5

Wai-Ora (Q7)

Answer 5

pure/ healthy water

Question 6

Wai-Maori (Q7)

Answer 6

Fresh Water

Question 7

Explain what clean water is culturally critically for indigenous Māori

Answer 7

Clean water is culturally critical as it is deeply connected to their identity, health, and spiritual well-being.

Question 8

Wai - Kino (Q7)

Answer 8

dangerous / polluted water

Question 9

Wai-Mate (Q7)

Answer 9

Dead water

Question 10

Wai-Tai (Q7)

Answer 10

Seawater/ salt water

Question 11

Wai-Tapu

Answer 11

Sacred water

Question 12

Explain how water quality affects the integrity of structures

Answer 12

Pollutants of concern to sturctures - salts

Properties of structured impacted - corrosion

Source of pollutants - dry and wet deposition

How pollutants are transported - wind Blown

Question 13

what’s involved in managing water quality

Answer 13

Identify
Measure and Monitor
Develope guidelines and standards
enact regulations

Question 14

Which are the main water quality standards and guidelines in Aotearoa New Zealand? Explain what each pertains to.

Answer 14

ANZECC 200 water Qulaity Guidelines