GEO 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Nonpoint Source Pollution, Point Source Pollution, Aquifer
8 Dec 2020
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1 in 6 people live without access to safe drinking water. In canada, municipalities provide safe drinking water (exception for indigenous communities many don"t have clean drinking water) 80% of illnesses in developing countries are water related. 5 million people die each year from diseases associated with unsafe drinking water. The guidelines for canadian drinking water quality indicate that good quality water is free from: Free from objectionable odor or colour taste good is aesthetically appealing. Water provided for human consumption requires treatment in order to make it safe (potable) and good tas4ng (palatable) The failure to provide treatment facilities that remove pathogens and microorganisms contributes to a high incidence of disease and death in the developing world. A number of failures e. g. human error, technological failure, govt. regulation. Point sources discharge pollution from a clearly identifiable, single, discrete pathway ex. 1 litre of gasoline can contaminate 1 million litres of groundwater widespread effects greatest if near an aquifer.
