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...
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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...
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...
There is nothing more beautiful crystal-clear and pristine than a waterfall flowing over a cliff to a stream down below but Is waterfall water safe to drink? Drinking waterfall H2O without proper...
What is Water Infrastructure: The Key Aspects of Water Infrastructure
Many cities have aging water infrastructures that hold, treat, and deliver water some as old as 100 years. Incredibly, some older community water systems contain bacteria, lead, and asbestos which...
How Does Dissolved Oxygen Get Into Water: Understanding the Process
Dissolved oxygen is a crucial aspect of aquatic systems from the smallest streams, creeks, lakes rivers, and oceans providing a necessary element for the survival of aquatic life. How Does Dissolved...