Environmental Science Water
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Environmental Science SCI205 – June 6, 2013
By: Megan Harader, Jennifer Denton, Ray A. Gontarz, And Christopher Engle
Abstract
A history of water pollution and falling water levels has caused significant climate change, which heavily impacts the environment and natural water for humanity. Water is the most important resource on the planet, but we are destroying it. “Pollution of water… is killing more children today than malaria or AIDS or even wars themselves.” Tony Clarke. Greenhouse gasses caused by people are causing water levels to drastically change. This is leaving islands to disappear, glaciers to melt, weather to change, and lives affected. Rainwater is a resource that is available yet largely unused. Rainwater harvesting is helping to save the Earths water. We need to do something, nothing will be changed unless everyone makes an effort.
Megan Harader
Professor Michael St. John
Environmental Science
6 June 2013
Water pollution
Water pollution has become a major world problem. It has been suggested that water pollution is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases. It accounts for 14,000 deaths per day. There are several causes but they all have one common denominator: people.
The most common and problematic causes include: Pathogens, chemical and other contaminants, and thermal pollution. Many types of microorganisms that are sometimes found in surface waters cause human health problems. These microorganisms include: Burkholderia pseudomallei, Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, Salmonella, Novovirus and other viruses, and Parasitic worms. Inadequately treated sewage discharge commonly results in high levels of pathogens.
Figure 1: Sewer Overflow
Figure [ 1 ]: Sewer Overflow
There are several organic and inorganic contaminates. Organic water pollutants include: Detergents, disinfection by-products, food processing
H2O
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Environmental Science SCI205 – June 6, 2013
By: Megan Harader, Jennifer Denton, Ray A. Gontarz, And Christopher Engle
Abstract
A history of water pollution and falling water levels has caused significant climate change, which heavily impacts the environment and natural water for humanity. Water is the most important resource on the planet, but we are destroying it. “Pollution of water… is killing more children today than malaria or AIDS or even wars themselves.” Tony Clarke. Greenhouse gasses caused by people are causing water levels to drastically change. This is leaving islands to disappear, glaciers to melt, weather to change, and lives affected. Rainwater is a resource that is available yet largely unused. Rainwater harvesting is helping to save the Earths water. We need to do something, nothing will be changed unless everyone makes an effort.
Megan Harader
Professor Michael St. John
Environmental Science
6 June 2013
Water pollution
Water pollution has become a major world problem. It has been suggested that water pollution is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases. It accounts for 14,000 deaths per day. There are several causes but they all have one common denominator: people.
The most common and problematic causes include: Pathogens, chemical and other contaminants, and thermal pollution. Many types of microorganisms that are sometimes found in surface waters cause human health problems. These microorganisms include: Burkholderia pseudomallei, Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, Salmonella, Novovirus and other viruses, and Parasitic worms. Inadequately treated sewage discharge commonly results in high levels of pathogens.
Figure 1: Sewer Overflow
Figure [ 1 ]: Sewer Overflow
There are several organic and inorganic contaminates. Organic water pollutants include: Detergents, disinfection by-products, food processing