Air Quality Index

but they all have to follow the second law of thermodynamics. In such cases, they would either use the energy that is naturally around us such as air, water, and even nuclear. Some people stick to the more primitive methods such as coal burning. Which can release large amount of particulate matter and toxic gasses that inevitably contaminate the air around us. American Municipal Power Inc. had a station named Gorsuch Station which released tons of Sulfur oxides, Nitrogen Oxides, and particulate…

The state of California is driven by high productivity, the demand to produce and deliver makes air pollution inevitable. Air pollution is caused by air gasses that emit into the atmosphere, ultimately contaminating the air. The central valley of California is notorious for poor air quality, it has even been referred to as ‘America’s toxic agricultural capital’ (Leslie, 2010). The California Central Valley is greatly focused on agriculture, it is filled with farmers who rely heavily on their…

Chlorine is added to drinking water, as a disinfectant, to get rid of harmful bacteria, which are usually present in areas from where the water is obtained. The controversy of this issue is that chlorination can work as an advantage or as a disadvantage to those consuming it. Chlorine is currently the most effective water treatment when compared with other alternatives. However, it also reacts with natural organic compounds present in the water to produce harmful chemicals that on a long-term…

hospital to evaluate if the standards of quality were met or not. Accordingly what was discovered was that the staff specifically the nurses were not reporting medication errors either not on time or not even done at all. Frances Ballentine RN, MSN, VP for Nursing Services at this hospital assigned by the CEO to fix the problem and the problems resulting from not completing these necessary regulatory forms. She was given a six month period to improve a new quality process that can be applied…

not just during droughts (“Current Issues” 8). The article, "The Stealthy Takeover of NC Drinking Water." states, “Many corporate-owned systems haven’t consistently complied with water quality standards, despite charging high customer rates. Even for systems without recent violations, there are often water quality problems: small systems are not required to monitor as frequently as larger ones, so violations can slip through the cracks. Among the NC neighborhoods served by for-profit water…

Research https://www.peelregion.ca/pw/water/tapwater/about/lakeview.htm Summary: Based on this website, there are 3 types of treatment that water undergo in order to purify itself. Firstly, is chlorination, chlorination and fluoridation and final distribution. This shows efficiently how water is treated in peel region. This is much important Wa 1. Chlorination involves the conventional method which involves four procedures, firstly, coagulation, flocculation, Sedimentation, dual media…

total of detail to be included in the quality control and inspection procedures are essential and should be adapted according to the complexity, size and duration of the project. Clear statements are necessary to ensure that ambiguity and assumptions are minimized so that everyone understands what controls are in place for the smooth progression of the project. KSI has the responsibility to define and document its policy and objectives for, and commitment to, quality. KSI is responsible for…

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves” (Frankl 112). Over the past four decades, fast food has invaded every single corner of America. Fast food restaurants are present in museums, shopping malls, along the streets, and even near historical monuments. Fast food has blended into the backdrop of our nation, one that was once filled with beautiful landscapes and is now polluted by city lights and concrete jungles. Progress comes with a dark side…

it can lead to the fertilizer getting onto the plants, and lead to excessive weed growth. Too many weeds can cause low oxygen levels in the water (“Causes of Poor”). Severe weather such as droughts and floods also have a big impact on poor water quality. There has also been cases of hurricanes impacting the rivers. A storm hurricane in 1999 in North Carolina washed the contents of hog waste lagoons into streams and rivers and contaminated the drinking water…

Water, the most essential nutrient for life. Without it the most basic lifeforms couldn’t exist, much less humans. For citizens of Fountain Colorado it’s imperative that we begin to find solutions for the tragedy that has plagued this region of Colorado. There isn’t a definitive reason for the water crisis that has recently struck Fountain Colorado, but there’s plenty of finger pointing from all parties involved such as health departments, local military, utility companies and even city…