Water Pollution

There are various types of water pollution. Water pollution occurs when contaminants enter a water body and the water body becomes impacted; farms, industries, and even homes can be a source of pollution.

Part 1

Pollutants can harm ecosystem function and may also harm human health.

• Give 1 example of an environmental pollutant that you have heard about, and explain why it concerns you.
• What are its harmful effects?
• How did you hear about this pollutant?
• Do you feel that adequate steps are being taken to control this type of pollution?
• Why or why not?

Part 2

Visit the EPA's Web site: Final National Priorities List (NPL) Sites - by State

Choose 1 state and 1 superfund site in that state. Using information from the Web site, briefly describe the site, including the following:

• Name
• Location
• Some of the contaminants
• Whether the site clean-up is under way or complete

Are human exposures at the site under control? How might you use this type of information about contaminated sites in your area?

List and cite sources in APA style.

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