1. WHAT FACTORS EFFECT WATER QUALITY? 2. WHY DO YOU THINK DRINKING WATER IS TREATED BEFORE YOU DRINK IT? Bell Ringer
Trace your hand. Write the following as directed. Palm = Define Water Quality Thumb = Biggest Problem with Water Quality Fingers = Factors Affecting Water Quality or Ways to Determine the Health of a Water System
Water To Drink
Measurement of those substances in water other than water molecules Water Quality
Responsible for developing water-quality standards EPA
Amount of one substance in a certain volume of another substance Concentration
The combined level of two minerals, calcium and magnesium, in a sample of water Hardness
Contains lower levels of calcium and magnesium Soft water
Process of passing water through a series of screens that allow the water through, but not larger, solid particles. Filtration
Septic systems and wastewater treatment plants Sewer System
Class work Complete the Graphic Organizer on water treatment process Please bring in pond water for Wednesday’s Lab!