Water Pollution Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. The removal of BOD’s and other organic matter in sewage treatment plants.
  2. 2. Sewage or pollutants coming from a large source such as runoff, rivers, and more.
  3. 6. Largest oil tank that released oil into the ocean for over two months.
  4. 7. Helps repel bugs and other animals from feeding on plants.
  5. 9. A hazardous material that has been known to cause cancer and other environmental problems.
  6. 10. When a body of water becomes rich in nutrients and can cause an algal bloom.
  7. 12. Found naturally in drinking water and also used as a lining in pipes.
  8. 15. An area in a body of water that has very little levels of oxygen and does not support most species.
  9. 18. The amount of water that one person uses in a day and the impact it has on the planet.
  10. 19. Bacteria that has been used to consume the oil which has been released into oceans or other bodies of water.
  11. 22. The mixture of many solids and liquids that cause solid material wastewater.
  12. 23. The properties of large bodies of water and can be negatively affected by metals, sewage, and other pollutants.
  13. 24. A system of pipes used to treat pollutants in larger cities or destinations.
Down
  1. 1. A source of pollution usually soil that can cause fish gills to clog.
  2. 3. Second act put in place in order to help and protect people from any toxins found in water.
  3. 4. A change in temperature in the water that effects and can kill species.
  4. 5. Where the water from the septic tank or system goes after it is pumped out.
  5. 8. Can be caused by water treatment planst and power plants that can effect and change the water temperture in areas.
  6. 11. A place where sewage or pollution directly comes from.
  7. 13. Found naturally in the Earth crust and can be toxic if consumed.
  8. 14. Affects marine life by interfereing with communitcation between their species. Ex. Military Sonar
  9. 16. The first act that was put in place in order to protect bodies of water (mainly surface water)
  10. 17. Floating barriers made to trap oil and contain an oil spill.
  11. 20. Chemicals that help to clean up oil spills.
  12. 21. Harmful pollutants that typically end up in the ocean due to storm drains as well as toilets in homes.