Hi all,
Since we are talking about water in class I started pondering the question, how is the water in the river now as compared to before the flooding. The water did get pretty high in this area, we didn't have football field for a day, and I am thinking that the pollutants that are on "dry ground" ran into the water. What does everyone else think about this idea?
Maxine
I was wondering the same thing, Maxine. I was also wondering if the water is now more contaminated in the Chicago Land Area or in a more rural area that was hit. With being near a larger city, I can imagine pollutants from factories and industrial parts of the city may have found their way into our water. But a large amount of farm land areas also have many chemicals in the ground for crop season. These could also easily change the water in those areas as well.
ReplyDeleteWater is so good for us and our environment but it can be polluted and cause damage so easily! This is what I find to be the most bizarre component of water.
Jordan
Jordan,
DeleteThat's what I was thinking. The first thing that popped into my head was the gas and oil that cars can leak onto the ground. That cannot be good for the animals in the water. And I can imagine with all of the pesticides that some farms use being washed away cannot be good either. It would be interesting to see if there is a noticeable difference in water pollution levels.
Maxine
Hi, Maxine
ReplyDeleteThe issue you mention, specifically flood water runoff bringing contaminants back into water bodies, is a serious pollution concern. Planting deep-rooted native plants in riparian areas (near water sheds) helps prevent both bank erosion and some flood-related contamination.
Peggy
Peggy,
DeleteThat's interesting. I was unaware of that but it makes complete sense.
Maxine