Week 1: Introduction

Question 1

What was adopted by all UN member states in 2015 that provided a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet?

Answer 1

Sustainable Development Goals

Question 2

What are the two main water problems with water faced in the world as stated by the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Answer 2

• Water Quality
• Water Quantity

Question 3

List some goals for 2030 made under UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Water).

Answer 3

• universal access to water for all
• sanitation and hygiene for all, especially women and girls
• halving proportion of untreated wastewater
• increasing recycling and safe reuse
• substantially increase water-use efficiency

Question 4

What are some examples of water pollution sources?

Answer 4

• agricultural discharge
• municipal discharge
• power plant discharge
• industry discharge

Question 5

List four biological pollutants

Answer 5

• bacteria
• viruses
• protozoa
• helminths

Question 6

What happened in the Walkerton, Ontario tragedy?

Answer 6

Seven people died from E. Coli pollution in water source

Question 7

List five chemical pollutants

Answer 7

• dissolved solids (salts)
• heavy metals
• pesticides
• pharmaceuticals
• radioactive waste

Question 8

What happened in the Minamata disease outbreak?

Answer 8

Methylmercury was released from chemical factories into the bay which bioaccumulated and biomagnified in fish. When consumed by the population, it resulted in widespread mercury poisoning.

Question 9

Which country is known for widespread arsenic contamination in its drinking sources?

Answer 9

Bangladesh

Question 10

What can Water and Wastewater Treatment be defined as?

Answer 10

Processes to achieve water quality that meets specified standards set by community through regulatory agencies.

Question 11

What is the challenge of treatment processes?

Answer 11

Elimination of contaminants