WATER CONTAMINANTS

Surface Water Source (RIVERS/ LAKE) The water can be

exposed to flood water, (it carries ihi, jebs, dura, plema eww! etc.) storm water run offs, pesticide and fertilizer runoff, acid rain, and industrial waste.

Potential Water Contaminants

Groundwater Source Public wells/pumps and private wells,

the water is not exposed to aerobic bacteria.

It can be contaminated by pathogens, leaking underground storage tanks, agriculture fertilizers and pesticides etc.

Potential Water Contaminants

Dizzy Vomiting Nauseated Skin rashes

Drinking Contaminated Water

Cancer Damage to immune system and NS, kidney, liver damage b

Birth defects

Microbial Pathogens Diseases-producing

microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

It can cause gastroenteritis, dysentery, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and gas.

Major Groups of Contaminants

Organics or Organic Chemicals Pesticides(herbicides,

insecticides, and fungicides)

Cancer, disorders of NS and Reproductive System, liver and kidney damage.

Major Groups of Contaminants

Inorganics or Inorganic Chemicals Toxic metals (lead,

mercury, silver, barium, chromium & arsenic

Acute poisoning and cancer.

Major Groups of Contaminants

Radioactive Elements Radon Lung Cancer

Major Groups of Contaminants