2. Long Island’s Drinking Water http://www.leapingmedia.com/groundwater.html

4. Fire Island Long Island Sound Great South Bay You are here Atlantic Ocean

6. Permeability Ability of water to flow through Impermeable Water cannot flow through

8. Precipitation Evaporation Evapotranspiration Evaporation while falling

11. Water Tests pH : a measure of acidity Turbidity : a measure of suspended matter Color : the relative clarity of the water. Hardness : the amount of calcium and magnesium in the water. Alkalinity(total) : the amount of carbonate, bicarbonate, and hydroxides in the water. Chlorine: Added to disinfect water by destroying bacteria and algae. Corrosion: deterioration of metal parts which are slowly eaten away by oxidation or rusting. (Iron & Copper)

12. How old is your water?

13. Can we influence our groundwater? www.euwfd.com

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