7.1.2.3. CONTROL MEASURES OF WATER POLLUTION

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one method to make drinking water safe?

   Hint

   Think about heat and bacteria.

2. 2.

   Name a chemical used in disinfection of water.

   Hint

   What do some people use to clean their clothes?

3. 3.

   What is an effective method for making water safe to drink?

   • Boiling
   • Freezing
   • Leaving it out

   Hint

   Think about using heat.

4. 4.

   Chlorination is used to:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about safety in drinking water.

5. 5.

   A small town has a history of waterborne illness outbreaks due to contaminated drinking water. Propose a comprehensive plan to improve water safety and justify your choices.

   Hint

   Think about how these measures address the main pollution sources.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the long-term impacts on public health and ecology if no control measures are applied against water pollution.

   Hint

   Consider connections between water quality, health, and the environment.