Human
How much water pollution is man-made?
Almost all of it
Why are most factories built near water sources?
What is Black Sludge?
Black Sludge comes from the sewage but it contains harsh chemicals that can cause cancer and lead to birth defects.
What microscopic organisms in water take in carbon ?
Phytoplankton
Agricultural activities are by far the leading cause of water pollution?
true
What is one bathroom product that is labeled as flushable but causes sewer blockages and contributes to water pollution?
Wet Wipes
What year did Maine Ban sewage sludge on fields?
In 2022
What type of plants are nitrogen fixing ?
Leguminous plants
What liquid do you usually pour down the drain when cooking that contributes to harming sea life and contaminating water?
Cooking Oil
Are animals effected by the chemicals in fertizlizer?
Yes, In Texas animals like cattle, catfish and horses were killed by chemicals from sludge.
How can phosphate enter water bodies ?
Through erosion of rocks near the water body
Factories, mines, and power plants often discharge their waste at specific points, such as through pipes or sewer lines, making them "point sources" of pollution. Does these discharges can contain harmful chemicals, heavy metals and oil?
True
This International agreement aims to reduce ocean pollution from ships
MARPOL
Does sludge have benefits?
Yes, sludge contains plants nutrients and helps reduce the use of fossil fuels.
What can phosphorus cause when in water
Eutrophication
Federal Law act passed in 1972 regulating pollutants discharged into U.S. water
Clean Water Act
Is sewage sludge only on farming land?
No, sludge can also be found in home landscaping, golf courses and forest lands.
What will happen to the ocean with the increase of CO2 absorption ?
Ocean acidification