Across
- 4. A lack of precipitation that causes water
- 5. Can affect drinking water sources
- 8. Can cause algae blooms
- 9. A household hazard that can poison aquatic life
- 11. Prepares water for human consumption (2 words)
- 13. A surface that does not absorb water
- 14. Anything that enters the storm drainage system flows directly into our [blank]
- 15. An area of land in which all surface and ground water flows downhill to a common point
- 17. Projects that can limit the flow of water, divert the flow of water or increase the flow of water
- 18. The irresponsible disposal of household and [blank] can be harmful, poisoning life and damaging to the ecosystem
- 19. A partially enclosed coastal body of water in which river water is mixed with seawater
Down
- 1. Provides a natural place for stormwater to soak into the ground (2 words)
- 2. Clouds water making it difficult or impossible for aquatic plants to grow.
- 3. Homes built on flood plains are susceptible to [blank] when heavy precipitation exceeds the watershed's capacity.
- 6. Agricultural fertilizer run off can inadvertently harm [blank] in rivers and lakes
- 7. Can choke, suffocate or disable aquatic life.
- 10. Any precipitation that falls from the sky including rain, hail and snow
- 12. Can wash into swimming areas and create health hazards
- 16. A commercial car wash treats or [blank] wastewater