Get Be A Solution To Water Pollution Activity Book - City Of Emerson

Objective of Treatment : To remove pollutants from wastewater at their source - usually industrial. Typical Methods of Treatment : Pollution prevention, waste minimization, wastewater treatment at source.

The determination of DO is the basis for BOD test which is commonly used to evaluate the pollution strength of waste waters. It is the amount of oxygen used by bacteria and other wastewater organisms as they feed upon the organic solids in the wastewater.

Pollution prevention protects the environment by conserving and protecting natural resources while strengthening economic growth through more efficient production in industry and less need for households, businesses and communities to handle waste.

Preventing water pollution and conserving water are important to assure a continuing abundance of water that is safe to use for ourselves and future generations. Water pollution is any human-caused contamination of water that reduces its usefulness to humans and other organisms in nature.

Reduce the usage of pesticides. Waste water treatment. Avoid throwing waste into the river.

The main point source of pollution to water is from sewage and waste water treatment, while for diffuse pollution, main sources are from farming and fossil fuel power plants (via the air).

Water pollution is when waste, chemicals, or other particles cause a body of water (i.e. rivers, oceans, lakes) to become harmful to the fish and animals that need the water to survive. Water pollution can disrupt and negatively impact nature's water cycle as well.

Use the minimum amount of detergent and/or bleach when you are washing clothes or dishes. Use only phosphate free soaps and detergents. Minimize the use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers. DO NOT dispose of these chemicals, motor oil, or other automotive fluids into the sanitary sewer or storm sewer systems.