Apes Water Quality Leake

Examples of Point sources

Factories, underground mines. sewage plants

What does turbidity effect?

Reduces photosynthetic ability of producers. Reduces the amount of oxygen made and like blocks the sunlight.

Define Nonpoint sources

Runoff of chemicals and sediment

Hypoxic Zones are

large zones of oxygen depleted water, less than 2ppm DO

Define Turbidity

loss of water transparency

What are Hypoxic Zones caused by

mostly huge inputs on nitrates

Define Dikes

similar to levees, built to prevent flooding of areas that would be under water if it weren't in place.

Define Surface water

the runoff that gathers and runs into streams, lakes, etc

Examples of Physical Pollutant

trash, heat, sediment

Define Surface runoff

water that does not infiltrate the ground or evaporate

Define Chemical Pollutant

element of compound that is harmful to organisms

Define Reliable runoff

1/3 of total that we can depend on year to year 2/3 is lost annually to seasonal floods

Examples of Nonpoint sources

Agriculture & lawns - pesticides & fertilizers

Define Point sources

Discharge at specific locations; drain pipes, sewers

What are the two laws that govern water rights?

East Coast: Riparian Doctrine West Coast: Prior Appropriation Doctrine

Define East Coast: Riparian Doctrine

If you live close to the river or to that water [or] lake, you have reasonable rights to use that water

Examples of Chemical Pollutants

Nutrients, toxins, inorganic substances

What is the largest aquifer in the United States?

Ogallala

Which household thing uses the most water?

Toilet Flushing

Define West Coast: Prior Appropriation Doctrine

Whoever uses the water first and/or was present first, get priority in usage

Define Dams

a barrier that runs across a river or stream to control the flow of water. Reservoir =the body of water it holds.

1/3 of all freshwater is used for

agriculture

Define Physical Pollutant

changes to physical properties of water, or the

The major waterborne diseases

cholera, hepatitis, & shigellosis

One half of all water used goes toward what?

generating electricity

Define Biological Pollutant

organic substances or pathogens

Examples of Biological Pollutants

oxygen demanding wastes, viruses, bacteria

Turbidity effects what

oxygen production