Water pollution

Tundra ecosystems are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on the tops of mountains, where the climate is cold and windy and rainfall is scant. Arctic tundra lands are snow-covered for much of the year, until summer brings a burst of wild flowers. The Arctic tundra, where the average temperature is 10 to 20 degrees fahrenheit (-12 to -6 degrees celsius), winter precipitation usually consists of dry snow while the summer growing season is just 50 to 60 days, when the sun shines 24 hours a day…

was one that closely resembles its characteristics (Poinar 1). Slime mold engulfs fungi which is attracted to decayed material, therefore it is reasonable that the slime mold would thrive (Slime Molds1). In the aquatic chamber, the fish lived in water that was slightly too acidic for it. Betta fish prefer pH's of about 7.0 while ours fluctuated between 6.2 and 6.8 (Supalla 1). This could have been caused by the lack of filtering or the food being wasted going back into the nutrient cycle…

corrupted are D, E, H, I, and M in which all have higher than zero mg/L. Contamination started in Comhead Coal Mine and that’s an issue because it has high elevation over all other parts of the river, meaning that the corrupted water will go downwards because that’s where the water is flowing due to the low elevation. Another source of corruption is in Metal Works, the reason is that H has an elevation of 120…

several guidelines for water conservation, drainage and using water for agricultural. The Government of Canada has set out several guidelines which farms in Ontario have to be in conjunction with in order to be sustainable to the water codes law (Riparian). The environmental protection Act is an act which, farmers have to attend to for protecting the water, air and land; outlined in the act are what to do for spills, waste disposal, and septic systems. The bigger act concerning water rights in…

The first source was a bathtub faucet which was measured in a closed bathroom. It was measured about six inches from the faucet only getting 75.7dBA. The second source was an all metal toolbox closing. Measured six inches from the source, while it is only a quick increase at 90.1Dba, everyday exposure can be damaging. The next source was an acoustic guitar being strummed in my apartment. The meter was roughly one foot away on a table. This was under the minimum requirement to be considered…

To determine the overall water quality difference between the canal and the Great falls, we have to first understand the differences between each water quality parameter and what it means.By starting with our first test, PH, we can see that the canal has a higher PH level, thus being more basic than the Great falls. However, both are in the 7.1-9.5 range, and can be classified under the low alkalinity condition which is described as “High-quality water with good productivity,” allowing “Lakes…

used for shipping and logging over many generations they have also been used as a place of home, for salmon. In such a small place of the world such a large ecosystem full of beauty lies beneath the water where few get to experience its perplexing style. I am fortunate to grow up live in such a water driven environment where I can understand nature to the ability of a human. The Chinook Salmon was introduced to the Great Lakes in the 1950’s and partitaly drove Benzie County’s economy. Though…

Environmental Working Group (EWG) expressed their concerns about contaminants in drinking water that have not been regulated in Safe Water Drinking Act (1974) because the list of regulated chemicals hasn’t been updated since 1996; the concentration of the contaminants given by EPA should have been lower for some substances. Based on the study of EWG, over half of the unique contaminants were found in water facilities, and these contaminants are found hazardous for human health. The risk EWG is…

in their water. What is Lemna Minor you may ask well stated above it is also known as duckweed but more information helps you know that it is found in ponds and it grows at a rapid rate according to the (USDA.) Lemna Minor is also a summer plant so in the winter months of cold areas you would not find it. The goal of our experiment is to find out what winter chemicals and deicers cause a problem with the Lemna Minor when the salt and chemicals are washed off the road and into our water ways.…

DISCUSSION: Mike Jones, Director, Tuscarawas County Metropolitan Sewer District (TCMSD) explained the other Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) application. Mr. Jones explained this is a sewer project as opposed to water. This application is for Wilshire Hills WWTP. Last year the TCMSD finalized a facilities plan which detailed improvements necessary to ensure that they are able to continue to maintain and operate the Wilkshire Hills WWTP plant and continue to remain in compliance with the EPA…