Issues in water quality
Description
The U.S. needs more than 340 billion gallons of fresh water every day, but industrial effluent, agricultural runoff, and municipal discharge are contributing to an ongoing decline in water quality. In this program, Marty Tittelbaum, of the University of New Orleans; a water quality consultant; an environmental attorney; teachers; and many others address public health concerns, the need for stricter process controls, and broader enforcement of the Clean Water Act, while emphasizing the importance of information-sharing, educational outreach, and grassroots involvement in citizen action groups and environmental restoration projects.
Runtime
40 min
Series
Subjects
- Water (318)
- Refuse and refuse disposal (122)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Toxicology (87)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2000
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