Practice Microorganisms In Water Quality (2.5) - Water Quality Parameters

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Question 1.
What does TDS stand for?
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Think about the total things dissolved in water.
Question 2.
How do microorganisms impact water quality?
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Microorganisms like bacteria can be harmful.
3Question 3.
What does TDS measure?
- Total number of microorganisms
- Total concentration of dissolved substances
- Total count of solid particles
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Look at what TDS stands for.
4Question 4.
True or False: A high BOD level indicates a high level of oxygen in water.
- True
- False
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Think about what BOD indicates.
Question 5.
A municipality notices that its river has rising levels of TDS and TSS. Identify and justify five steps they should take to assess and improve water quality.
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Consider local industries and urban runoff.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of high BOD and COD levels found in a local water source regarding aquatic life and water treatment strategies.
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Link both parameters to health and ecosystem sustainability.

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