Which water-quality indicators would be of concern in this situation? Explain your response. Be sure to discuss any implications these water-quality indicators could have on the environment and human health.

Dissolved oxygen: Dissolved oxygen levels in the last three months decreased rapidly.

Fecal coliform: Fecal coliform ranges from a low of 89 colonies per liter to 102 colonies per liter over the six-month period.

Nitrates: Nitrate levels ranged from 6 to 7 mg/L.

Phosphates: Phosphate levels were between 0.01 mg/L and 0.3 mg/L.

pH: The average pH was 6.9.

Turbidity: The water was clear in the first few months, but it became increasingly cloudy over time.

i know this is a science question, but i dont know how to choose categories! Please help!

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Which water-quality indicators would be of concern in this situation? Explain your response. Be sure to discuss any implications these water-quality indicators could have on the environment and human health.

Dissolved oxygen: Dissolved oxygen levels in the last three months decreased rapidly.

Fecal coliform: Fecal coliform ranges from a low of 89 colonies per liter to 102 colonies per liter over the six-month period.

Nitrates: Nitrate levels ranged from 6 to 7 mg/L.

Phosphates: Phosphate levels were between 0.01 mg/L and 0.3 mg/L.

pH: The average pH was 6.9.

Turbidity: The water was clear in the first few months, but it became increasingly cloudy over time.

i know this is a science question, but i dont know how to choose categories! Please help!

kayne · Answer

Hi @pebbles93as! Welcome to OpenStudy! Here's a link which may help you: http://www.ramp-alberta.org/river/water+sediment+quality/chemical.aspx