All Flashcards
Effect of fertilizer runoff?
Water pollution, eutrophication, and algal blooms.
Consequence of untreated sewage discharge?
Water contamination and disease spread.
Impact of smoke from factory smokestacks?
Air pollution and respiratory problems.
What are the effects of exposure to chemical hazards?
Can cause various health problems, including cancer and developmental issues.
What are the effects of exposure to biological hazards?
Can cause infectious diseases and illnesses.
What does the Clean Water Act regulate?
Discharge of pollutants into waterways.
What is required to discharge point source pollution under the Clean Water Act?
A permit.
What type of funding does the Clean Water Act provide?
Money for sewage treatment plants and wetland protection.
What is the effect of fertilizer runoff on water quality?
Eutrophication, algal blooms, and oxygen depletion.
What is the effect of untreated sewage discharge on water quality?
Contamination with pathogens and organic matter.
What are the potential health impacts of water pollution?
Gastrointestinal illnesses and waterborne diseases.