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Chemicals
Types of Water
General
100
Name one halogen that is a chemical in tap water.
Chlorine or Fluorine
100
What are 4 different types of bottled water?
Artesian, distilled, mineral, purified, sparkling or spring
100
How long does plastic bottles take to biodegrade?
700-1000 years
200
What chemicals can be leaked into bottled water when exposed to heat?
BPA or Phthalates
200
What are the other names for tap water?
Ground water, well water or public water source
200
How often must bottled plants receive a government inspection?
3-5 years
300
What are maleates?
A salt, ester, or anion of maleic acid.
300
What is the definition of a water table?
A level in the ground where all spaces are filled with water
300
List one health effect when drinking tap water
Gastrointestinal illness, reproductive problems and neurological disorders
400
What is phthalates?
A chemical which is known to disrupt testosterone and other hormones
400
Explain how an artesian well works
The water in the aquifer must be under enough pressure to force it up the well, so the water will be higher than the top of the aquifer
400
What percentage of bottles get tossed into trash rather than recycling bins?
85%
500
What is the purpose of maleates and fumarates for bottled water?
Maleates and fumarates are utilized to manufacture plastic wax, which are used to make water bottles
500
Explain what purified water is, and what amount of dissolved solids must it have?
Water which is treated to remove any chemicals according the safety standards, and must contain less than 10 ppm of dissolved solids.
500
How do you remove chlorine from your water?
Carbon Purification filter system or let your water stand overnight