Source: www.epa.gov
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/3881d73f4d4aaa0b85257359003f5348/112863fab6eeb9cc852575400058fb33!OpenDocument
Summary:
Florida is trying to restore and protect its waters from damaging nutrients. They will start using a numeric nutrient criteria that measures nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the water that can harm aquatic life and public health. The new standards will help Florida identify which waters are polluted with dangerous nutrients and improve its water quality management.
Discussion Question: What other ways can we detect polluted waters? Do you agree with the new method of cleaning or will this produce additional damage? Why or why not?
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This method of cleaning should benefit us because measuring the amount of specific nutrients like phosphorus is important especially in the elderly and those with endocrine & electrolyte problems. What happens when too much phosphorus is absorbed in the body Calcium drops as a result (because they work inversly), so those with hypocalcemia (low Ca) will be significantly affected by the high phosphorus levels.
ReplyDeleteI definitly agree, water is extremely important to us in everyway. To cook, drink, bathe, environment.
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