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Waste Management

All living things produce waste!  Wherever there are large communities of people, there will be large amounts of waste. Water is used in waste disposal systems AND water needs to be protected from waste disposal systems.  It is a tricky balance.

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Inquiry Questions to Consider

  • What happens to wastewater from homes and businesses?
  • Where does the waste from large industries go?
  • Is stormwater the same as wastewater? Why or why not?
  • Does your community have CSOs?
  • How does wastewater treatment affect the watershed? 
  • How has the watershed been changed to manage waste?

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Essential Questions:

  • What benefits have resulted from the changes to the river/ watershed as it relates to WASTE MANAGEMENT?
  • What problems or threats have resulted from the changes to the river/ watershed as it relates to WASTE MANAGEMENT?
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