Visualizing Environmental Science

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Water Pollution 259 Inorganic chemicals Types of water pollution 
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262 CHAPTER 10 Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution Stream Copper from auto brake linings, worn pipes and fittings; asbestos ...

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264 CHAPTER 10 Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution Turbid water is treated with a chemical coagulant that causes the suspen ...

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PROCESS DIAGRAM environmental and public health problems. The treated wastewater is then discharged into rivers, lakes, or the o ...

Improving Water Quality 267 environment recovers once pollutants are eliminated. Much remains to be done, however. The EPA’s 200 ...

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Improving Water Quality 267 environment recovers once pollutants are eliminated. Much remains to be done, however. The EPA’s 200 ...

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