Water Resources and Treatment: Chapters 10 & 11 Study Guide

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Fresh Water

3% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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H2O

Chemical formula for water, 2 hydrogen, 1 oxygen.

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Water Treatment Process

6 steps to make water drinkable.

<p>6 steps to make water drinkable.</p>
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Flocculation

Process of forming floc to remove solids.

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Reverse Osmosis

Forces water through a fine filter membrane.

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Ultraviolet Radiation

Destroys viruses and microorganisms in water.

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Hard Water

Water with high mineral content, safe to drink.

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Boiling Water

Kills pathogens in water within 1-3 minutes.

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Sustainability

Maintaining water resources amid rising pollution.

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Dead Sea

Has salinity of about 30%, much higher than oceans.

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Desalination

Process of removing salt from water.

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Biological Contaminants

Micro-organisms like salmonella and E. Coli.

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Chemical Contaminants

Includes fertilizers, road salt, and minerals.

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Turbidity

Cloudiness in water due to suspended particles.

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Acidity

Water with pH below 7 is acidic.

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Basic Water

Water with pH above 7 is basic.

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Good Quality Water

Has pH between 6.5 and 8.5.

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Chlorine

Added to drinking water to kill organisms.

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Nitrates

Runoff from fertilizers contaminating water.

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Septic System

Includes tank and drainage bed for waste.

<p>Includes tank and drainage bed for waste.</p>
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Sewer System

Pipes carrying wastewater to treatment facilities.

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Stormwater Runoff

Rainwater carrying contaminants from urban areas.

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Greywater

Used water from sinks and baths.

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Blackwater

Water containing feces and urine.

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Water Misuse

Overuse or abuse of water resources.

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Water's Role in Body

Transports substances and regulates temperature.

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Water's Importance

Essential for plants, animals, and humans.

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Water Storage

Treated water stored in sealed containers.

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Water Pollution

Contamination affecting water quality and safety.

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Water Scarcity

Limited freshwater resources due to population growth.

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