INFO FROM: HEALTHY WATER, HEALTHY PEOPLE WATER QUALITY GUIDE

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INFO FROM: HEALTHY WATER, HEALTHY PEOPLE WATER QUALITY GUIDE 2.4.2c Water Quality EVALUATE WATER QUALITY OF NC STREAMS (CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, BIOTIC INDEX). INFO FROM: HEALTHY WATER, HEALTHY PEOPLE WATER QUALITY GUIDE

Temperature Definition: INCREASE may come from: Measure of the average amount of heat in the water in ºF or ºC INCREASE may come from: Removal of vegetation Impoundments Thermal pollution Urban runoff DECREASE may come from: Cold water inflow Depth

Temperature Impacts Disrupts metabolic function in cold-blooded organisms Reduces dissolved oxygen Increases plant and algal growth Species shift (to more pollution tolerant)

pH Definition: INCREASE may come from (More Basic): Measures the hydrogen ion concentration on a logarithmic scale (no units) INCREASE may come from (More Basic): Photosynthesis Mining operations DECREASE may come from (More Acidic): Respiration Surrounding vegetation Burning fossil fuels

pH Impacts Beyond normal range is unsafe to drink (pH 6.5-8.5) Ammonia toxicity in animals at high pH At low pH, toxic metals (aluminum) become soluble Beyond normal range, fatally disrupts osmotic balance

Alkalinity Measures water’s capacity to neutralize acids (mg/l) INCREASE may come from: Wastewater treatment plant effluent Surrounding geology (weathering of limestone) DECREASE may come from: Acid precipitation Surrounding geology (weathering of granite or igneous rock) Industrial effluent

Alkalinity Impacts Low: lose buffering capacity High: corrosive to skin and pipes High: harmful to aquatic life

Dissolved Oxygen Measures amount of oxygen dissolved in water (mg/l) INCREASE may indicate Aeration Photosynthesis Temperature (colder water can dissolve more O2 than warmer) DECREASE may indicate Respiration/decomposition/chemical reactions Turbidity Ground water influent Elevation above sea level Reservoir bottom-water influent Nutrients

Dissolved Oxygen Impacts No human health impacts Low DO causes species shifts Potential for fish kills

Nitrates Measures the organic or fertilizer matter in water (md/l) INCREASE may indicate Nutrients (runoff from agricultural land, lawns, etc) Human and animal wastes Burning of fossil fuels DECREASE may indicate Nutrient-free influent water Plant use

Nitrates Impacts Human: Environment: Increased crop quality, yield Baby blue syndrome Environment: Less area needed for crops Eutrophication of ponds and lakes

Phosphates Measures the organic or fertilizer matter in water INCREASE may indicate: Surrounding geology (mineral apatite) Human and animal wastes Nutrients DECREASE may indicate: Nutrient-free influent water Plant use

Phosphates Impacts Human health: Disrupts wastewater treatment Eutrophication Decreases dissolved oxygen levels Shift from aerobic to anaerobic bacteria Shift to pollution tolerant species Algal blooms/mats

Biotic Index

Biotic Index Tolerant organisms thrive in polluted streams. Examples: Rat-tailed maggots Midge larvae

Biotic Index Macroinvertebrates are an important part of wetland and stream ecosystems. May spend all or part of their life in water Immature phases (larva and nymphs) are spent entirely in water.

Biotic Index Intolerant organisms are sensitive to changes in stream conditions from pollutants. Some will leave to find a better habitat, but others will die or be unable to reproduce. Examples: Mayfly nymph Stonefly nymph Caddisfly larvae

Biotic Index Intermediate organisms prefer good stream quality, but can survive polluted conditions. Examples: Dragonfly nymphs Damselfly nymphs