Basics
What is water filtration?
Removing impurities to make water safe to drink.
How does filtration help reduce plastic waste?
Less bottled water use.
How does filtration save money?
Reduces healthcare costs.
What percentage of people lack clean drinking water?
About 26%.
Who designs systems that purify water?
Environmental engineers.
Name one method of water filtration.
activated carbon, UV, reverse osmosis, ect
What happens when plastic breaks down in water?
It forms microplastics that harm ecosystems.
Filtration reduces the chances of what kind of illnesses?
Waterborne illnesses.
How does filtration help prevent diseases?
Provides safe water that stops infections like cholera.
What do humanitarian aid workers use filtration for?
Providing clean water in emergencies.
Why do astronauts need water filtration?
To reuse and clean limited water in space.
What percentage of marine life is at risk due to plastic pollution?
75%.
How many people die yearly from waterborne diseases?
About 2 million.
Name one country where filtration is needed due to war damage.
Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan, Palestine, ect.
What do engineers decide when planning filtration systems?
Where to place them and how they will work.
What does filtration improve in water?
Clarity, taste, and safety.
How does filtration help natural resources?
Reduces strain on clean water sources.
Name one industry improved by clean water.
Agriculture or manufacturing.
What does clean water help communities do besides drink?
Cook, clean, and maintain hygiene.
Why are filtration jobs important during natural disasters?
Water networks get damaged and people need safe water fast.
What is the difference between physical and chemical filtration?
Physical removes particles; chemical removes contaminants using reactions.
How do plastic toxins affect the food chain?
They enter animals and eventually humans.
Why does filtration help long-term?
Less illness means more work productivity and lower costs
What programs help deliver filtration systems in crisis areas?
Samaritan’s Purse, Uttaran Program, etc.
How do environmental engineers help the planet overall?
They solve pollution problems and make clean water accessible.