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=Glossary:=

Coliform- Of, related to, or being glam- negative rod- shaped bacteria normally is present in the intestines of animals.



Micro-organisms- living organisms that are too small to be seen with an un-aided eye; usually composed of a single cell.



Acid precipitation- Occurs when sulfuric acid and nitric acid dissolve in the atmospheric moisture and falls back to earth as rain.



Sanitary sewage- waste water from sinks, toilets, and baths in homes and buisiness.



Sludge- larger solid particles that settle in the bottom of settling tanks.



Effluent- teated water that is released back into the environment.



Storm water- rainwater, melted snow, that runs off streets and surface of the land.



Mains- a pipe that delivers water to a house.



=References:=

LeDrew, B (2006). //B.C. Science probe 8.// Toronto: Thomas Neilson

Cat, K (2009). //Youtube channel.// Internet: Charlie Shmidt



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