Natural Water Purification | Interference with the Natural Water Purification |
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Wetland: - Can remove 20% to 60% of meatless found in water - Can trap 80% to 90% of debris from runoff - Can eliminate 70% to 90% of nitrogen |
Paved Roads: - Advance runoff - Increases flood threat |
Riparian (stream side) Forests: - Can decrease up to 90% of the nitrogen concentration in water runoff and floodwater - Can decrease 50% of phosphorous found in runoff and floodwater |
Loss of Riparian Areas: - Reduce river streams - Hinders natural purification |
Micro Organisms: - Breaks down metals, nutrients and other chemical contaminants in water. |
Altered Waterways: - Changed water ways may not produce enough water for "effective" purification |
Constructed Wetlands: - Can copy the some of the filtration ability of natural resources |
Invasive Species: - Can remove aquatic systems efficiency and its power to phase nutrients. |
Nitrogen Pollution: - Can produce acidification - Loss of biodiversity - Decrease of soil abundance due to acidification - Acidification can lead to green house gases and smog |
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