All Flashcards
What does the Clean Water Act regulate?
Discharge of point source pollution.
What are the key provisions of the Clean Water Act?
Permits, technology standards (BPT & BAT), and funding.
What is BPT used for under the Clean Water Act?
Cleaning up general pollution from point sources.
What is BAT used for under the Clean Water Act?
Cleaning up toxins from point sources.
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.
Significance of identifying pollution sources?
Crucial for effective regulation and remediation efforts.
Why is nonpoint source pollution difficult to regulate?
Due to its widespread and diffuse nature.
Goal of the Clean Water Act?
To make all water "fishable and swimmable".
How does the Clean Water Act regulate pollution?
Through permits and technology standards.
What are the four categories of environmental hazards?
Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Cultural.