Week 3 Assignment: Applying hydraulics, hydrology, and chemistry to water issues. (45 pts)In this Assignment, you will examine local and national water quality issues. You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of hydraulics, hydrology, and water pollutant detection and treatment. Reference the resources you used to support your answers. Cite in APA format. List three (3) primary water pollutants in your present location in the U.S. (or U.S. hometown, if you are presently living abroad). Clearlyidentify your location (city and state). For each of these pollutants, identify the local and/or federal regulations it violate If there are no violations in your local water, then look up three primary pollutants in U.S. waterways and identify the regulations for those. (6 points possible)The (3) primary water pollutants for my location is: e coli bacteria, fecal coliform and sediment. Identify the major sources of these pollutants in the U.S. Compare and contrast (similarities versus differences) the presence of major sources of the pollutants at the national level with those in your local area. Discuss factors that dictate the differences in the prevalence of major sources of pollutants at the national level and at your local level. (7 points possible)Explain one technology that you can use to analyze your local water sample. Which of the water pollutants you identified for your local area can be detected, and to what sensitivity, using this analytical technique? What other contaminants could also be detected and to what sensitivity using this technology? (10 points possible)Research three different types of water treatments available for contaminated water. Explain the basis of each treatment and what pollutants each treatment mitigate What level of mitigation is needed and does that treatment typically bring the contaminants down to that level? (12 points possible)Explain how one of the pollutants you identified is carried or treated through the hydrologic and biogeochemical cycle If there is no treatment for this pollutant via the hydrologic and biogeochemical cycles, explain why. If the pollutant is treated in the hydrologic and/or biogeochemical cycles, explain the physical, biological, and/or chemical basis of that treatment. (7 points possible)Provide all appropriate references and citations in APA format. (3 points possible) Answer each of the questions concisely and clearly. Name the file name beginning with your last name, and submit it into your assignment folder under Week 3 Assignment. Answer each of the questions concisely and clearly. Name the file name beginning with your last name, and submit it into your assignment folder under Week 3 Assignment. The grading rubric for this assignment is as follows:Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 1. Three primary water pollutants in U.S. and your location in the U.S. Identify local and/or federal regulations these pollutants violate (6 points possible)6 pointsPerfect or near perfect!4 pointsLack of clarity with three primary pollutants, location, or relevant local and/or federal regulations.3 pointsMissing relevant primary pollutants or local and federal regulations1 pointsMissing relevant primary pollutants and local and federal regulations 2. Identify major sources of these pollutants, compare and contrast local and national sources, and discuss factors that dictate the difference in prevalence. (7 points possible)7 pointsPerfect or near perfect!5 pointsLack of some clarity in sources, comparison, or factors.3.5 pointsMissing sources comparisons, or factors.1 pointsMissing 50% or more of information requested. 3. One clear summary of technology to analyze your local water sample. (10 points possible)10 pointsPerfect or near perfect!8 pointsMissing water pollutants you can identify or sensitivity of this technology5 pointsMissing water pollutants you can identify and sensitivity of this technology2 pointsPoorly identified technology 4. Explain the basis of three treatments and what pollutants each treatment mitigates, including level of mitigation. (12 points possible)12 pointsPerfect or near perfect!10 pointsLack of clarity in explanation in one of the treatments.6 pointsLack of clarity in explanation in two of the treatments or missing one treatment.2 pointsConfusing explanations and/or lacking two or more treatments. 5. Explain how one of the pollutants you identified is carried or treated through the hydrologic and biogeochemical cycle. Explain the physical, biological, and/or chemical basis of that treatment. (7 points possible)7pointsPerfect or near perfect!5 pointsLacking details in explanation of migration and mitigation of chemical3.5 pointsMissing major factors in the physical, biological, and/or chemical basis of that treatment.1 pointVery confusing or missing. 7. Provide all appropriate references and citations in APA format. (3 points possible)3 pointsPerfect or near perfect!2.5 pointsSome issues with APA formatting and citations.1.5 pointsLacking reference or citation0.5 pointNo references or citations. Overall Score Level 4 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1
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