To help determine the quality of water in an area, it is important to sample the water on a pollution level.
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One of the consequences of industrialization is the pollution of water, which impacts the quality of life throughout society.
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Water quality is important to industrial areas because it affects the production and efficiency of companies.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Standards for Potable Water provides a guideline for what constitutes acceptable water quality levels in these areas.
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The EPA recently released results from its most recent sampling of industrial area water on a pollution level.
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Total coliform is a measure of bacterial contamination and can indicate fecal contamination.
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coliform
bacteria can cause intestinal issues such as diarrhea and vomiting, as well as other problems such as pneumonia and skin infections.
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In terms of metals,Lead is a toxic metal that can contribute to developmental problems in children and nerve damage in adults.
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When sampling industrial area water, it's important to consider both the pollution level and the size of the sample.
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Factors such as weather conditions and local soil and groundwater composition can influence which pollutants are released into waterways.
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