Hydrology

On August 13th in Los Angeles, California, the last of 96 million shade balls were emptied into the 175-acre reservoir located in Sylmar. These floating black balls, measuring four inches in diameter, cover the surface of the water. The purpose of the balls is to protect the drinking water and prevent contamination from factors such as animals and harmful reactive chemicals. Bromide which is already present in the reservoir reacts with chlorine and sun rays to create bromate, a harmful…

BACTERIOPHAGE MEDIATED PHYTOREMEDIATION Wastewater is any water that is against the usage by human . Wastewater is the result of domestic, commercial, industrial or agricultural activities. After the use water is returned to the environment in a different condition, usually as dirty water (wastewater).It is never returned in the same way as it was withdrawn. Wastewater produced by households or communities is also called municipal wastewater or sewage. (Tilley) Effluent refers to the sewage or…

Environmental Issues in the Everglades The mission of Florida’s Everglades suggests the drainage of water and expansion of newly developed urban areas. Notable wildlife residents such as the Florida Panther and the American Crocodile are endangered and are threatened to become extinct. Humans continue to struggle of protecting the Everglades’ natural environment; however, the ongoing issues faced can lead to a mass extinction for all wildlife. Today, the mass of protected species continues to…

Public Health expands across a wide variety of topics that can connect or disconnect, but still affects different populations. One of the recent problems faced by New Jersey is the issues with droughts. Over the past few months, there has been less and less rainfall compared to the natural amount of precipitation that naturally occurs in certain parts of New Jersey to keep good water levels. Data shows that the drought has taken a toll on the northern part of New Jersey, while the southern part…

The American River is the second largest tributary to the Sacramento River, a critical component of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta system. The Lower portion of the American River Watershed begins at Folsom Dam and flows about 30 miles to its confluence with the Sacramento River near downtown Sacramento. The watershed size is about 1875square miles with a watershed length of 30miles. The average annual precipitation is about 23inches.The Folsom Dam, which is within the…

It is common knowledge that as the population increases at such an astronomical, record breaking speed, more resources are impacted. One of these resources is water, the basic building block of life. Water is essential for agriculture, drinking water, and wildlife. And due to the recent droughts California has faced, a debate has arisen over the question that baffles many; Whose water is it? The article published in The Fresno Bee (Fresno’s Mainstream Media), addresses this issue with a pun…

With the removal of the current Gardiner Expressway structure, a new ground-level, eight drive lane will be constructed together with new development on Lake Shore Boulevard approximately from Jarvis Street to Don Valley intersection. A continuous connection between Don Valley Parkway and the redesigned Lake Shore Boulevard will be created by a new constructed elevated on/off ramps. This part would eliminate the need to pass through traffic signals of drivers and avoid traffic jams during rush…

How To Prevent Algae And Moss Damage From Happening To A Cedar Roof One thing that can cause damage to a cedar roof is algae and moss growth. It will eventually cause rooting and cracking, as well as the potential failure of your cedar roofing. In order to get the longest lifespan possible from your cedar roof, you’ll need to follow some tips to prevent the algae and moss growth from occurring. Get An Annual Roof Inspection If you do not work with roof every single day, you may not be aware of…

The world is facing major problems, rather it’s how to feed the world’s poor or how to solve the crisis for school gun violence. But there more than just the United States Issues. There’s the critical turning point that has been happening in africa for ages. Africa is an area that has continued to strive considering all the catastrophic issues that have been thrown there way such as; Their lack of food supply creating an impact on the massive growth of the population, the AIDS outbreak, as well…

Annotated Bibliography Topic Selection/Case Study: Edwards v. Day and McDaniel and Underground Water Rights in Texas. Thesis Statement: The recent ruling of Edwards Aquifer Authority V. Day and McDaniel is an encouraging step in Texan property owners’ just fight for more control over their underground water. Sources Johnson, R., & Ellis, G. (2013). Commentary: A New Day? Two Interpretations of the Texas Supreme Court’s Ruling in Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day and McDaniel. Texas Water…