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Floodwaters allow sewage to mix with drinking water.
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Pollutants contaminate the water supply. is this true or false?
true - they have undesirable effects
Is used motor oil unsafe in soil?
Yes, it will eventually contaminate the water supply.
What are disease causing bacteria and viruses that can contaminate a water supply?
Coliform BacteriaGiardia LambliaCryptosporidiumHepatitis AHelminths
How do tsunami waves affect soil and supply fresh water?
Tsunamis can cause significant amounts of soil erosion. And they do not supply fresh water. They usually contaminate fresh water with seawater.
Why must landfill be placed far away from groundwater sources?
So the garbage does not contaminate the water supply
Can a hose attached to a utility sink faucet and left sitting a bucket of dirty water contaminate the water supply?
yes of course it can?
How do people get Typhoid?
Typhoid fever is contracted by drinking or eating the bacteria in contaminated food or water. People with acute illness can contaminate the surrounding water supply through stool, which contains a high concentration of the bacteria. Contamination of the water supply can, in turn, taint the food supply.
Why is Floodplain important?
Floodplain is important because it helps reduce flooding and recharges our drinking water supply.
How does throwing a battery into the trash contaminate water?
If it is open, the acid will contaminate it.
How did sumerians solve there problems with uncontrollable water supply?
they built leeves and this preented flooding. When they needed water they would poke holes in the leeves to allow water to flow in.
How is the annual flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers related to the surplus of crops in the Fertile Crescent?
The annual flooding brought silt to refresh the land and provided a water supply to support crops and the populace.
How do hurricanes affect plants life?
Hurricanes can damage and uproot plants through hid winds and flooding and can contaminate water supplies with seawater. A the same time, hurricanes can also give plants much needed water in the form of rain.
