Watershed Pollution and Water Sources

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What is groundwater?

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Water that collects in cracks and pores in underground soil and rock layers.

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What is point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as chemicals released from an industrial plant directly into a river.

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What is eutrophication?

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The build-up of nutrients in a lake, often leading to excessive growth of algae.

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What is sediment in the context of water pollution?

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Dirt and soil that washes into rivers, contributing to water quality issues.

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What are nitrates and phosphates?

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Examples of organic plant nutrients that can contribute to water pollution.

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What is surface water?

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What does permeable mean?

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A property of materials that allows water to pass through them.

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What does impermeable mean?

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A property of materials that does not allow water to pass through them.

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What is non-point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from multiple, diffuse sources, such as runoff from agricultural fields.

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What are pathogens?

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Microorganisms that can cause disease, often found in polluted water.