Water Pollution
Aside from the problem in the atmosphere and the increasing temperatures caused by global warming, a potable and clean water source is becoming a problem due to the continuous effects of water pollution. According to Cordy (2001), several tests are done in bodies of water to consider if they are fit for human consumption or if they are contaminated with harmful substances. Water quality standards are determined in three factors: biological, chemical, and physical. These three factors cover characteristics that would determine if it is safe to drink the tested water. In biological attributes, scientists determine the number and organism count ...