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Water Pollution in China, 2006.
A look at the problem of water pollution in Shenzhen, China.
2,336 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the problem of water pollution and its effects on the economy and personal lives of China's citizens. In particular, the paper focuses on the water pollution problem in the city of Shenzhen in the Guangdong province. The paper explains how the process of urbanization has contributed to the water pollution problem, looks at how water pollution can undermine an entire city by affecting the economy, environment, and people of the area and discusses what will happen if the problem is not addressed as well as what measures can be undertaken to reduce the amount of water pollution in the region.
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Introduction
The City of Zhenzhen
The Problem
Polluted Water Sources
Causes of Water Pollution
Outlooks
Conclusion
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"In China, urbanization has been occurring at a rapid pace; in the year 1986 China's state council officially designated 29 new cities. This addition of new cities, many located in rural areas away from the largest metropolitan areas of China has resulted in major urbanization of the country in the last thirty years. The province of Guandong is undergoing major growth and change; the city of Shenzhen is one example of this rapid growth."
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Water Pollution--A Global Problem, 2002.
A discussion of the major causes of water pollution and the ways it can be controlled.
1,438 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines water pollution, the adverse effects of added materials to a body of water and the effect it has on the environment. It analyzes how the impact of water pollution can be observed altering all living things in the world, most notably human life and how certain measures can be taken to prevent further destruction and reverse damage already done. It outlines the main causes of water pollution such as petroleum contaminants and natural sediment and looks at the dangers posed to humans by certain main pollutants.
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"There are two main ways in which water can be polluted: point sources and non-point sources. Points sources of water pollution occur when harmful materials are disposed of directly into a body of water. Non-point sources of water pollution occur when harmful substances are indirectly disposed of into a body of water (MacMillan, 1982). Examples of non-point sources are septic fields leaking into waterways, or pesticides from a crop being carried into a waterway with precipitation (MacMillan, 1982). Non-point sources are much more difficult to monitor and control than point sources. There are many types of contaminants that pollute waterways. For the most part, water pollution is made up of organic matter (eroded soil, branches, grass clippings, farming waste)(Britannica, 2001). "
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Water Pollution, 2001.
A look at water pollution and the effects on the environment.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 51.95
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The main points in this paper are to identify the sources of water pollution and reveal the effect on surrounding environments. The author looks at industrial impacts on water pollution and examines what the future might look like if these are not tackled.
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"The end is just around the corner for many fish species due to water pollution. Water pollution is a dilemma that needs to be taken care of soon. Polluting of streams, ponds and lakes is leading to definite problems with fish populations. Most people don?t even realize the things they do everyday that contributes to water pollution. A plethora of daily activities, like driving, walking the dog and washing clothes, are the reasons that most of our freshwater resources are contaminated."
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Water Pollution and Fishermen, 2002.
An analysis of the causes of water pollution and its long and short term effects.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines the different causes of water pollution. The author finds that water pollution has not only a negative effect on fishermen?s life but also on everything that is related to it, such as species of fish and other sea life that are killed or are forced to move. Furthermore, fishing and other activities that take place along the seashores are affected. It is damaging all the jetties and sea life that live off the dockside and ruins fishing for fisherman.
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"Furthermore, due to the water pollution death fishes are poisoned and killed as a result that could be seen floating in the creeks. The fishermen thus, then complain wherever such a situation occur the fish population is forced into the Atlantic Ocean into deep water and are therefore depleted, which as a result takes six to eight months or may be more for them to restart normal fishing occupation. And so what is meant is that the fishermen and its family starve and cut off from their occupation for a longer period of time (Macdonald. 1998) ."
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Water Pollution and its Prevention, 2002.
Examining different forms of water pollution and ways to combat this phenomenon.
1,487 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper begins by defining water pollution. It explains that there are three main types - those of a chemical nature, biological nature, and physical materials that degrade water quality. Each of these three types are classified into five main categories of water pollution. The paper then explain how each of these classifications has its own set of problems and hazards and specifies its solutions.
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"Comprising over seventy percent of the Earth?s surface, water is undeniably the most valuable natural resource. Life on Earth would be non-existent without water; it is essential for everything on our planet to grow. All organisms contain water; some live in it; some drink it. Plants and animals require water that is pure, and they cannot survive if their water is loaded with toxic chemicals or harmful microorganisms. Yet even though humans recognize this fact, the population has disregarded it by polluting the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the world. Consequently, we are harming our planet. In addition to organisms vanishing due to lack of non-polluted water, the drinking water has become greatly affected, as has the population?s ability to use water for farming and recreational purposes. In order to combat water pollution, we must understand the causes of water pollution, and ways in which water pollution can be prevented."
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Water Pollution Treatments, 2004.
An explanation of the various methods of water pollution treatment.
2,678 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper explains that there are are two major types of water pollution treatment: physical and chemical. The paper goes on to explain the various methods of physical treatment, including filtration and air- or steam-stripping. Chemical treatments are for killing microbes in the case of bacterial pollution, but they may be used for altering the chemical makeup of the water to render it less harmful in the case of chemical pollution.
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Three Major Problems
Sediments
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"Chemical treatments, generally, are for killing microbes in the case of bacterial pollution, but they may be used for altering the chemical makeup of the water to render it less harmful in the case of chemical pollution. Often, this sort of treatment is used to remove metal compounds from the water. Various materials such as dissolved iron or aluminum salts may be added to help the material to be removed either float or settle, again, depending on how it is to be ultimately removed.
Often, organic chemicals in water can be chemically destroyed by adding ozone or hydrogen peroxide. The ozone may also kill harmful bacterial, or chlorine may be added to do this. But of course, excess chlorine itself is harmful to aquatic life, so sulfur dioxide may then need to be added to make the ?pure? water safe for discharge. Finally, chemicals may be added to water in a treatment system to help create thicker ?sludge? so that the remaining water may be more easily removed."
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Water Pollution, 2004.
An analysis of the environmental problem of water pollution and fish poisoning.
762 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the serious environmental hazard of water pollution. The paper contends that the waterways and oceans of the world have been seen as an easy dumping ground for refuse and waste. This includes pollution from raw sewage and oil spills. Ocean and river pollution has increased in line with industrial human development, with more toxic wastes being dumped in water than ever before. The paper claims that marine life and fishing stock in many oceans is being negatively affected.
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"Water is the most precious environmental asset and natural resource on earth. Approximately seventy percent of the earth's surface is covered by water and it affects every facet of life and ecology. However, despite this obvious and crucial fact, many rivers, lakes and oceans are becoming increasingly more polluted, creating a serious ecological and environmental problem. Not only is pollution the cause of the death of many organisms essential to ecological balance, but human drinking water has also been affected. This is particularly relevant with regard to the spread of disease. " Estimates suggest that nearly 1.5 billion people lack safe drinking water and that at least 5 million deaths per year can be attributed to waterborne diseases." (Krantz D. and Kifferstein, B. )"
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Water Pollution Control, 1984.
This paper examines issues of water pollution and its control, with particular emphasis on Los Angeles: Types and sources of pollution, effects, regulations, sewage system, hazardous waste, water quality management, control methods and politics.
1,012 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 135.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine issues of water pollution and its control, with particular emphasis on these issues in Los Angeles in recent years. Before discussing the problems of Los Angeles, this paper will focus on the major types of water pollution, the sources of water pollution, and the effects of water pollution. Following an extended discussion of control and problems in Los Angeles, this paper will discuss methods of water pollution control. It will conclude with a brief consideration of the politics and economics of water pollution in the United States over the past twenty-five years."
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Water and Air Pollution, 2002.
Provides a comprehensive examination of the causes and solutions of air and water pollution today.
2,926 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper examines the causes of pollution and what can be done to stop it, including some of the major sources of air and water pollution. A discussion of the solutions identified by governmental agencies and groups working to solve this increasing threat to our well-being is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"There are many causes for air and water pollution and scientists divide them into two general categories: direct and indirect contaminant sources. Direct sources of pollution include ?effluent outfalls from factories, refineries, waste treatment plants etc.. that emit fluids of varying quality directly into urban water supplies. In the United States and other countries, these practices are regulated, although this doesn't mean that pollutants can't be found in these waters? (Rubin, 1999, p. 17). Indirect sources of pollution include contaminants that can enter the water supply from soils or ground- water systems and from the atmosphere by rain water. These soils and groundwaters contain the residue of human agricultural practices (fertilizers, pesticides, etc..) and improperly disposed of industrial wastes. Atmospheric contaminants are also derived from human practices (such as gaseous emissions from automobiles, factories and even bakeries) and these sources of pollution are then broadly classified into ?organic, inorganic, radioactive and acid/base? (Rubin, 1999)."
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Delayed Environmentalism and Water Pollution in Vietnam, 2005.
An explanation of Vietnam's severe environmental problems and water pollution.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at Vietnam's severe environmental problems which generally relate in some way to water and water pollution; regional differences. It discusses an impeding population boom in a still agrarian society with 80% of disease and much child mortality as water related. It also looks at how progress has been made in the goal of providing potable water and the need for strong public education and enforcement of laws as well as non-water generated hydro as energy.
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"Like many developing countries, Vietnam's industrialization occurred with little regard for its environmental impact, a mistake been many times, in both socialist and capitalist development that is too focused on Modernization (Coxhead & Jayasuriya, 2004, 12). Industrial development without concern for its environmental impact created near-emergency conditions in Vietnam. Environmentalism, including much attention to water pollution, has had to be stressed ahead of much else, in Vietnam's development plan for the next 20 years. "
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Water Pollution, 2002.
This paper examines briefly the phenomenon of water pollution by both foreign matter and heat.
944 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper lists the many sources of pollutants that can effect water, from chemicals to sediment from surrounding soil deposits. The writer then looks at the ways in which people are responsible for such pollutants. The paper concludes with a study of how scientists and government lobbyists are attempting to ameliorate the problem.
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"Heat may also be considered a pollutant when increased temperatures in bodies of water result from the discharge of cooling water by factories and power plants. Although heat seems as if it would be relatively innocuous ? since heat will of course be dissipated from any body of water that it enters relatively quickly, and then further dissipated from the local atmosphere into the larger air basin. However, it must be remembered that raising the temperature of water depletes the oxygen available in it (heated oxygen molecules become excited and "gas out" of the liquid) and water that has a low-oxygen content is as deadly to aquatic creatures as a garage full of carbon monoxide is to a human. Aquatic animals suffering from the effects of thermal pollution may die, and their decomposing bodies will add to the pollutant levels of the body of water."
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Water Pollution, 1990.
This paper discusses water pollution: Various contaminants of domestic, agricultural and industrial supplies, methods of treatment and purification.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, $ 95.95
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"Water is an essential ingredient for life and may be the most precious resource the earth has to offer humanity. Many believe, however, that this valuable commodity is in danger as a result of man-made pollution. Through disrespect, shortsightedness and neglect, the species may be compromising its own survival unless there is significant improvement in water quality and management. The purpose of this paper will be to discuss water and its pollution through the various contaminants found in domestic, agricultural and industrial uses. In addition, a review of the legal issues and current methods of water treatment and purification will be included.
All the fresh water in the world's lakes, creeks, streams and rivers equals less than .01 percent of the earth's total water supply (4:80). The system is continually replenished by ... "
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Air and Water Pollution in Los Angeles, 2005.
Examines which factors have contributed to environmental problems in Los Angeles.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper looks at climate and topographical factors that have contributed to and intensified air pollution in Los Angelse, as well as those that have helped reduce it. Also discussed are the sources of water pollution in Los Angeles, as well as how both air pollution and water pollution adversely affect the people and environment of the city, both physically and economically.
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"Pollution in the giant and sprawling American metropolis of Los Angeles is nothing new. As a 1997 article marking the fiftieth anniversary of smog and pollutant cleanup efforts in the city notes, this problem started well at the beginning of the twentieth century. "Los Angeles suffered from smog well before World War II," states the article. "Industrial smoke and fumes were so thick during one day in 1903 that residents mistook it for an eclipse of the sun" ("Southland's War," 1997a). It was the city finally tiring of this ongoing pollution just after said world war that forced its residents, planners, and movers and shakers to investigate the problem and attempt to remedy it. This paper shall look at climate and topographical factors that have contributed to and intensified air pollution, as well as those that have helped reduce it."
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Water Pollution, 1993.
A look at the dangers to humans and the environment including causes, types and eradication efforts.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 18 sources, $ 95.95
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"Effects of Water Pollution on Humans
The subject of water pollution encompasses an enormous field of study. It involves biological and biochemical aspects such as disease.causing organisms and different chemical contaminants. These diverse components tend to alter the environment. Since Americans now spend more than ten billion dollars a year on medical problems caused by outdoor pollutants (Grove 517), whatever has an affect on the environment also has direct implications for human welfare.
Water pollution can be defined as anything, physical or chemical, which affects the natural condition or intended use of water (Wilber 3). Obviously then, any degree of pollution is respective of the intended function of a particular body of water: for instance, water judged too polluted for drinking..."
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How Polluted Land Affects Our Water, 2006.
An analysis of the link between the agricultural pollution of land and the contamination of water sources.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper studies the connection between agriculturally-based land pollution, such as from herbicides and pesticides, and contaminated water. The paper presents research studies and statistics that indicate that this is the most significant and damaging source of water pollution. The paper also looks at the impact of water diversion through damning for irrigation projects. The paper concludes by discussing the international ramifications of land-based water pollution.
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"Rachel Carson, in her landmark book "Silent Spring" was the first to discover the pollution and contamination of land as well as water by insecticides. These chemicals are absorbed in the earth, and then run off into water- lakes or rivers and streams, and eventually into the oceans. The most recent catastrophe on Chesapeake Bay which contaminated almost the entire shrimp and scallop crop was presumed to have been caused by a chemical spill which began a "fouling" process that was like a fatal domino effect. From the pristine water, of the Bay it then ran off into nearby farmland, not only damaging crops, but also polluting one of the largest poultry producing areas in the country."
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