2.5 - Microorganisms in Water Quality
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Practice Questions
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What does TDS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the total things dissolved in water.
How do microorganisms impact water quality?
💡 Hint: Microorganisms like bacteria can be harmful.
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What does TDS measure?
💡 Hint: Look at what TDS stands for.
True or False: A high BOD level indicates a high level of oxygen in water.
💡 Hint: Think about what BOD indicates.
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Challenge Problems
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A municipality notices that its river has rising levels of TDS and TSS. Identify and justify five steps they should take to assess and improve water quality.
💡 Hint: Consider local industries and urban runoff.
Discuss the implications of high BOD and COD levels found in a local water source regarding aquatic life and water treatment strategies.
💡 Hint: Link both parameters to health and ecosystem sustainability.
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