Long Islands Drinking Water
Long Islands Drinking
Waterhttp://www.leapingmedia.com/groundwater.html1
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NorthSouthFire IslandLong IslandSoundGreat South BayYou are
here
Atlantic Ocean3
Magothy AquiferRaritan Clay LLoyd AquiferUpper Glacial
Aquifer4PermeabilityAbility of water to flow through
Impermeable Water cannot flow through5
PrecipitationEvaporationEvapotranspirationEvaporation while
falling7
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Water TestspH : a measure of acidityTurbidity : a measure of
suspended matter Color : the relative clarity of the water.
Hardness : the amount of calcium and magnesium in the water.
Alkalinity(total) : the amount of carbonate, bicarbonate, and
hydroxides in the water. Chlorine: Added to disinfect water by
destroying bacteria and algae. Corrosion: deterioration of metal
parts which are slowly eaten away by oxidation or rusting. (Iron
& Copper)
How old is your water?
11Can we influence our groundwater?
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