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    garbage, improper treatment of sewage and agricultural run-off. This pollution affects not only the quality of the water but also the wellbeing of the citizens. Still, many people claim that the probability of doing harm by polluting our oceans, rivers and streams is less significant than the cost of disposing of trash or debris properly. Research has shown, however, that proper disposal initially is considerably less costly than the economic and public health costs involved when sewage and garbage

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    will firstly demonstrate how the industrial, municipal and agricultural impact water quality and society in China. Secondly, the Chinese government’s reaction on water pollution treatment and possible challenges when implementing the water protection policies in China. Lastly, suggesting further solutions for water treatment in China. Industry Rapid expansion and development of large-scale energy and metallurgy production caused increasing industrial wastewater discharge.(Hu & Cheng,2013)China has

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    Causes Of Water Pollution

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    (seas, lakes, rivers, swamps)... The pollution is produced by storm/rainwater, sewage water and industrial waste. In developing countries, 70% of the waste dumped into waters come from industries. More than 80% of sewage water from sewage treatment plants pollutes water without being treated first! 43% of America's rivers and lakes are too polluted for fishing, swimming, or aquatic life. 1.2 trillion gallons of sewage water and industrial waste are released into US waters every year. Water pollution

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    stakeholders interact with the river, determining the impact on the quality and quantity of water. In recent decades the natural water quality has changed significantly. The Barcombe Mills has to face many pollution threats with the most significant the sewage treatment plant which is located there. The dissolved nitrates, phosphates and other harmful chemicals increases since the faecal contain a large amount of ammonia, posing a risk for river 's rich variety of wildlife (Oart.org.uk, 2015). Water-borne

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    Water Pollution

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    More than two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered in water and, as global population continues to grow, so does the pressure placed on water and the resources it contains. This pressure has caused many devastating issues to the ecosystems of large bodies of waters, where the evidence of human interference can be found in every square centimeter. Perhaps the most local example of these treacherous impacts can be found within the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. Water pollution at the lake creates

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    Cooling tower means water through a heat exchanger to achieve cooling water. Cooling tower water constantly recycled after cooling, the dissolved solids and suspended solids concentrations in water continues rising. When dissolved solids over a certain value, the deposition phenomenon must occur. At this point, it must be discharged to reduce the content of dissolved substances within certain range, by adding new water to blend the concentration of cooling circulating water contains dissolved substances

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    Wastewater Treatment It is hard to imagine that the planet earth could possibly be experiencing an epic crisis of water deficiency. The earth is made up of 75 percent water. Why, if water is in such abundance, is it such a precious commodity? Some countries have begun to ration water, while others act as if there is an endless supply. The numbers are very deceiving, simply because the water that is in such short supply is fresh water, which is crucial for all aspects of life. According to Wright

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    Pharmaceutical chemicals (PHCs) are important in the treatment of human and animal disease conditions (Thiele-Bruhn and Beck, 2005). They are recognized as biologically active compounds and their molecular weights may range from 200 to 500 / 1000 Dalton. Currently, there is little information on the total global administration of pharmaceuticals to humans and animals. Despite the unavailability of data on drug administrations across countries, the total global sales were $518 billion in 2004 (Kümmerer

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    The majority of the world freshwater is shallow and confined to lowland areas (Beklioglu et al., 2011). These shallow polymictic lakes usually with a depth of less than three meters are an important natural resource and facilitate numerous services, as result having a crucial economical and conservation value (Beklioglu et al., 2011). High quality of these lakes has become a political obligation with initiatives such as the European commission’s water frame work directive implemented both locally

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    CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background information Water is an essential resource for life which greatly influences our public and environmental health as well as providing the pedestal for most of our economic activities. Unsustainable use of fresh water resources, population increase, and the trend in industrial revolution have led to environmental degradation especially by the release of partially treated or untreated wastewater into aquatic systems. Thus, the global freshwater resource is at

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