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The Red Cedar Watershed is located in the southeast region of the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham area in Michigan and covers 461 square miles. It originates in Livingston County and flows north and west for 40 miles before entering the Grand River in Ingham County. The document examines the current condition of the watershed, how it impacts the local community's public health, how the local communities impact the watershed, and potential solutions that could benefit both the watershed and local communities. Water quality testing has found the water to be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, which can cause diseases like diarrhea, anemia, and kidney failure in humans. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and buried pipes that drain
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This document provides information about global fresh water resources and desalination. It notes that less than 3% of the world's water is fresh, with over 2.5% frozen in polar regions. The remaining 0.5% must meet all fresh water needs for humanity and ecosystems. It also discusses that fresh water is unevenly distributed globally and many developing nations lack access to clean water. The document then explains water treatment, purification, and desalination processes like reverse osmosis and thermal desalination as methods to produce fresh water from salt or brackish sources.
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Protecting Wisconsin's Water - 2014
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AbstractGround water is the biggest source of drinking water ava.docx
Abstract
Ground water is the biggest source of drinking water available to human population around the world and is rapidly being polluted because of industrialization and increasing demands of agriculture around the world. A set of simple experiments were done to find out what kind of changes do some of these contaminants cause in ground water. Samples of tap water and bottled water were also analyzed for safety. Chemicals like oil, vinegar and soap cause turbidity, odor and color change in water samples. Tap water is just as safe to drink as bottled water because the contamination levels are fairly equal. INTRODUCTION Ground water is present below the surface in porous rocks and is susceptible to contamination by natural and especially human related activities. Large amounts of chemicals like soap and detergents, fertilizers and pesticides, pharmaceutical by-products are discharged in to fresh water aquifers every day. These contaminants leach in to the soil and dissolve in ground water. Different contaminants have different rates of solubility and degradation once they reach the underground water table either by simple flow or by the downward movement of rain water. The ground water may become contaminated with both organic and inorganic substances especially heavy metals like Cadmium, Chromium and Nickel, etc. (Christensen et al, 2001). Pharmaceutical wastes can cause cancer in human cells. (Krifa et al. 2013). Many pharmaceutically active chemicals reach groundwater sources almost untreated and cause contamination. (Herber, 2002). Increase in the emissions of carbon dioxide by burning fossil fuels is the single largest cause of environmental degradation resulting not only in global warming but also causing acid rain which alters the pH of ground water. Water is a universal solvent; however, its dissolving properties are very sensitive to changes in temperature and pH. Global economic growth has, unfortunately, resulted in high levels of carbon dioxide emissions.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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ABSTRACT
Ground water is the biggest source of drinking water available to human population around the world and is rapidly being polluted because of industrialization and increasing demands of agriculture around the world. A set of simple experiments were done to find out what kind of changes do some of these contaminants cause in ground water. Samples of tap water and bottled water were also analyzed for safety. Chemicals like oil, vinegar and soap cause turbidity, odor and color change in water samples. Tap water is much safer to drink than bottled water because it contains less contamination than bottles water.
INTRODUCTION
Ground water is present below the surface in porous rocks and is susceptible to contamination by natural and especially human related activities. Large amounts of chemicals like soap and detergents, ferti.
Healthy water
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Lake Chad Casestudy
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Lake Chad Casestudy
Lake Chad is one of Africa’s fresh water bodies. This water resource is shared by Chad,Nigeria,Niger and Cameroon. This important ecosystem has been experiencing degradation because of natural factors and human activities. This research focuses on the role of human factors in the degradation and the management plans that have been put in place to manage the resource.The unfortunate situation at the lake has been called an ecological catastrophe by the Food and Agricultural Organization, FAO. Some of the human factors that have contributed towards the degradation include damming and irrigation. These two human activities have contributed to the shrinkage of the lake. The growing number of irrigation projects have diverted water sources from the lake, hence the massive degradation. A series of dams constructed across rivers in Nigeria and Chad have also affected the lake because they have interruption the natural flow of water that originally drained in Lake Chad (Kolawole,Omali&Daniel, 2012).
Livestock staging, and overgrazing, has been witnessed in the surrounding areas. There is a lot of competition for greener pastures in the area. It is this competition for resources from the surrounding herders (e.g. to keep them fed and healthy) and current occupants struggling to keep their livelihood alive, that has made the lake vulnerable to further degradation. Human factors have indirectly contributed to drastic climatic changes that have resulted in droughts and high rates of evaporation at the lake (Kolawole,Omali&Daniel, 2012).
The increasing human population has put pressure on this natural resource. The growing population has contributed to unsustainable exploitation and pollution of the Lake. Over 30 million people live within the water catchment area around lake Chad (Kolawole,Omali&Daniel, 2012). With this size population, the water resource is being thwarted into extinction if conservation measures are not implemented. The population has also resorted to intensive fishing in the lake for survival. This overfishing is a major threat to the ecological biodiversity within Lake Chad itself Kolawole,Omali&Daniel, 2012).
Ecological Principles Ignored In The Degradation
Disturbance Principle
According to the disturbance ecological principle, the extent and type of disturbance, determines the characteristics of the ecosystem. In the case of lake Chad, human activities were carried out in total disregard of the potential effects they had on the ecosystem. The population around the lake, exploited resources and disturbed the water balance in the area, therefore furthering the rate of the lake’s deterioration.
The landscape ecological principle was also ignored. The human activitie.
Water Resources and Water PollutionLife on planet Earth would be.docx
Water Resources and Water Pollution
Life on planet Earth would be impossible without water. All life forms, from unicellular bacteria to multicellular plants and animals, contain water. Humans are composed of approximately 60 percent water by body weight and we depend on water, not only for our survival, but for our convenience: We drink it, cook with it, wash in it, travel on it, and use an enormous amount of it for agriculture, manufacturing, mining, energy, production, and waste disposal. Though 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, only 0.024% of the overall water supply is available as liquid freshwater that is easily accessible. It is one of the most poorly managed resources, easily wasted and often polluted. The available freshwater is collected, purified and distributed in the hydrologic cycle, but this cycle is easily interrupted by overloading with pollution, reducing wetlands, and reducing forests.
We get water from groundwater and surface water. Groundwateris water that seeps into the ground between spaces in soil and gravel until it reaches impenetrable bedrock. One of the most important sources of freshwater. The top of the groundwater zone that moves up and down based on weather is the water table. The water table drops in level when humans remove water at a faster rate than it is replenished. Surface wateris freshwater from precipitation and melted snow that flows into lakes, wetlands, rivers, and eventually into the oceans.
Water shortages are caused by many factors including dry climate and drought. In some places, the human population uses water at a faster rate than the water is replenished. 30% of the Earth’s land mass now experiences severe or extreme drought and 1 billion people lacked regular access to clean water for drinking, cooking, and washing.
Water Supplies
Aquifers, underground water supplies, are renewable as long as the groundwater doesn’t become contaminated and withdrawn too quickly. Most aquifers around the world, and in the largest food producing countries, are being used up quicker than their rate of replenishment. Dam and reservoir systems are used to capture and hold runoff water. The collected water can be released at need to control flooding, supply water for farming and cities, and to produce electricity. The use of dams and reservoirs has increased the amount of reliable surface runoff by one-third. Unfortunately, these systems also displace people, flood productive lands, and disrupt the ecological services rivers provide.
Tunnels, aqueducts, and underground pipes transfer runoff from dams and reservoirs to water-poor areas. These transfer systems can be wasteful and environmentally harmful by shrinking the water source as more is transferred to water-poor areas. Another option for freshwater is desalinization which involves removing salts from ocean or brackish water. Usually desalinization costs a lot because of the energy required; it also kills many marine organisms and creates salty.
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In 2010, the UN General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to water and sanitation.
Everyone has the right to sufficient, continuous, safe, acceptable, physically accessible, and affordable water for personal and domestic use.
Sustainable Development Goal target 6.1 calls for universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water.
The above target is tracked with the indicator of “safely managed drinking water services” - drinking water from an improved water source that is located on-premises, available when needed, and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination.
Integrated Water Resource Planning - Water, Forests, People and Policy
This slideshow presents a series of graphics, photographs and statements reflective of integrated water resource management with specific reference to forest management in a changing climate. We are already experiencing the migration of animals and humans with climate shifts. The severity and frequency of wildfires, droughts, floods and ocean acidification are also increasing. Impacts to our economy, infrastructure and atmosphere have lead us to difficult choices regarding land use and future policy development to better manage our natural resources.
Wayne Wright, CFP, PWS
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Week 5 Mph 605 Water & Health Part I
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Abstract On Water Pollution
Water conservation is important because fresh water resources are limited. While water seems endless, only 1% is accessible for human and ecosystem use. Failure to conserve water can lead to droughts that damage agriculture, economies, and health. Simple actions like fixing leaks, running dishwashers with full loads, and turning off water while brushing teeth can help preserve this critical resource for future generations.
Initial Assessment Microcystin-RTMDW
This document summarizes a study on microcystin levels in raw and treated municipal drinking water sources in Alberta. Microcystin is a toxin produced by some cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be harmful to human health. The study analyzed water samples from 18 municipalities over 10 weeks and found microcystin present in 67% of raw water samples, with concentrations up to 14.8 μg/L in some sources. Microcystin was detected less often and at lower levels in treated water, indicating conventional treatment removes some toxin. All samples complied with Health Canada guidelines. The study recommends further sampling of rural communities to fully evaluate microcystin occurrence in municipal surface drinking water supplies.
Essay On Water Resources
The document summarizes the key steps in the water treatment process. It begins by explaining that natural water sources often contain contaminants that make them unsuitable for human consumption. The water treatment process aims to eliminate pollutants through a series of steps including aeration, coagulation, flocculation and filtration. Aeration introduces oxygen and removes dissolved gases. Coagulation and flocculation work to destabilize particles and form larger ones that can be removed through settlement and filtration, producing clean water that is safe for drinking.
Social Science PPT.pptx
Water resources include sources of water such as oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater and glaciers that are useful for human uses like drinking water and irrigation. The main types of water resources are surface water and groundwater. Oceans cover most of the Earth but their water is salty and not suitable for drinking or irrigation. Rivers, lakes and groundwater are more accessible freshwater resources but are being depleted by increasing human usage and climate change. Rainwater harvesting and other conservation methods are important to preserve freshwater supplies.
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- 2. Intro It is a waterway draining area in the south east part of the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham region. It covers approximately 461 square miles of Lansing. It was originated in Livingston County. It flows north, then west about 40 miles & enters Grand River in Ingham County.
- 3. The Location of The Watersheds
- 4. Topic & Purpose The current condition of Red Cedar watershed Its impacts on local community & public health Local communities’ impacts on the watershed Trends of water quantity & quality Solutions for mutual benefits between local communities and the watershed’s ecologic environment
- 5. Quantity
- 7. Quality The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set the water quality standards to ensure safe use of recreational activities. The State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tested and concluded that the water is contaminated. To be safe for recreational activities, 100mL of the water should have less than 300 Escherichia coli bacteria.
- 8. Quality
- 9. Human Health Escherichia coli causes diarrhea, anemia, and kidney failure. Diarrhea- Stomach starts to bloat with severe pain from bowel movement failure. Anemia- Red cells carry much less oxygen to body tissues and patients become exhausted. Kidney Failure- Kidneys lose its abilities of removing waste and balancing fluids in the body.
- 10. Human Impacts Landscape of the watershed was changed. People built agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial areas on the watershed. Pipes were buried to collect and convey the watershed’s groundwater from the soil to the Red Cedar river. There are Intensive agricultural land uses on the top & middle of the watershed. Urban areas were developed on the downstream.
- 11. Relationship between Human & Ecology People’s activities are contaminating the Red Cedar Watershed’s natural environment and the contaminated watershed is causing diseases to people.
- 12. Conclusions Agricultural Pesticide Education Switching agricultural lands and residential &commercial area with rezoning Fund Raising Chlorine Disinfection
- 13. References “Red Cedar River Watershed Facts”. MSU: http://www.iwr.msu.edu/redcedar/facts/index.html, April 12, 2015 CDC. (March 26, 2010). “Healthy Swimming/Recreational Water”. CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/pools/chlorine- disinfection-timetable.html: April 22,2015 Ingham County. (September 22, 2014). “http://hd.ingham.org/Home/EnvironmentalHealth/SurfaceWat erProgram/RedCedarRiver2014SamplingSiteResults.aspx”. Ingham County: http://hd.ingham.org/Home/EnvironmentalHealth/SurfaceWat erProgram/RedCedarRiver2014SamplingSiteResults.aspx: April 22,2015 WebMD. (May 29, 2012). “E. Coli Infection From Food or Water”. WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli- infection-topic-overview: April 22,2015
- 14. Questions?