Water Quality and Treatment Flashcard

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What is turbidity?

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How clear or cloudy water is.

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What does water quality measure?

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How clean or polluted the water is based on different factors.

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What is an example of non-point source pollution?

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Runoff from farms, streets, and yards polluting a river.

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What happens during flocculation?

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Large clumps of dirt and chemicals form, making them easier to remove.

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What are macroinvertebrates?

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Small, backbone-less animals like insects and snails that indicate water quality.

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What is point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a sewage pipe.

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What is the pH level of water?

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A measure of how acidic or basic the water is.

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What is dissolved oxygen?

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The amount of oxygen that is present in water, essential for aquatic life.

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What is the role of a water treatment plant?

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To purify water by removing contaminants and making it safe for consumption.

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What is sedimentation?

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The process of settling out particles from water, allowing clearer water to rise.