You don't often think that water bodies contain oxygen, but water does contain a small amount of dissolved oxygen. A small amount, but it is essential for life in the water. Biochemical oxygen demand...
Category: H2O Infrastructure
Although water is one of our most plentiful resources, there is often not the right quantity of the right quality of water in the right place at the right time to satisfy demand. Consequently, there...
A Reservoir and an Aquifer are both natural underground sources of water, but they have different characteristics and functions. What is the Difference Between an Aquifer and a Reservoir? A...
While Sea Foam that blows onshore might look fun to frolic in, you might want to fight the urge. Is Sea Foam an Indicator of Pollution? Sea foam can indicate pollution especially (tinted brown or...
Lake Mead is arguably the most important reservoir in the United States because of its size and user population. Managing this resource presents a variety of challenges because of its size and...
Algae that you see, usually multiply and bloom when the water is warm, stagnant, and rich in nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) from sources such as fertilizer runoff or septic tank overflows. What...