In the hydrologic cycle, water
moves by Atmosphere
evaporation and transpiration into
the
evaporation where it comes in
contact
The term refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in
porous,
Ground Water
permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers.
refers to water that is found above ground in containment areas, such as
lakes, rivers,
Surface water
streams, creeks, and reservoirs.
Water table aquifers are
recharged by Local percolation
Sepage pits
, Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic
tank absorption field
sepage pits
system are called
Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the
sides to the bottom
Cess pools
of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are called
Microorganisms (pathogens) that live in the intestine are passed in the
How are waterborne diseases feces and get into the
transmitted?
water supply
What are the three primary routes
of Neighborhood pollution
contamination for pathogenic
microorganisms Groundwater contamination
and harmful chemicals from on-
site sewage Surface water pollution
systems to our environment?
Diseases that can be spread by direct or indirect contact with the
standing wastewater.
Vectors, such as roaches and flies, that can also spread diseases after
coming in contact
with the wastewater.
Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions that result from the standing
What problems are a result of wastewater and
neighborhood
odors.
pollution?
Feuds and bad relationships between neighbors that can result from the
wastewater
problems.
Property values drop and real estate transactions fall through. No one
benefits and
everyone suffers when neighborhoods are fouled by wastewater.