PA Watersheds Case Study

Front

According to the narrator of Downstream, what is Pennsylvania's most abundant natural resource?

Back

Water

Front

What is one of the main threats to Pennsylvania's water resources?

Back

Aging Infrastructure

Front

How many miles of Pennsylvania waters are effectively dead?

Back

4000 miles

Front

What species is used as an indicator of water quality in Pennsylvania streams?

Back

Brook trout

Front

What is NOT a consequence of polluted watersheds according to the video?

Back

Increased agricultural productivity

Front

What is the environmental impact of abandoned mine lands in Pennsylvania?

Back

They contribute to water pollution with heavy metals.

Front

Which river is mentioned as the most polluted in the United States?

Back

Ohio River

Front

What is one of the main problems caused by Pittsburgh's aging infrastructure as mentioned in Downstream?

Back

Overflowing sewage and lead contamination

Front

What is the main source of lead contamination in Pittsburgh's water?

Back

Lead pipes in public water lines and private homes

Front

What is one of the challenges Pittsburgh faces in addressing its lead problem?

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Financial and logistical challenges in replacing old lead lines