Freshwater and Water Pollution - Mo

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Freshwater is obtained from sources like rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

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Freshwater is obtained from sources like rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

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Dry cities often rely on water transported from distant sources or desalination.

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Dry cities often rely on water transported from distant sources or desalination.

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common waterway.

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common waterway.

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A river system is a network of rivers and streams that drain into a larger body of water.

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A river system is a network of rivers and streams that drain into a larger body of water.

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Water enters an aquifer through the process of infiltration from the surface.

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Water enters an aquifer through the process of infiltration from the surface.

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Water is extracted from an aquifer using wells and pumps.

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Water is extracted from an aquifer using wells and pumps.

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An aquifer is recharged by rainwater and surface water seeping into the ground.

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An aquifer is recharged by rainwater and surface water seeping into the ground.

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The three sources of drinking water in Whittier are local groundwater, imported water, and recycled water.

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The three sources of drinking water in Whittier are local groundwater, imported water, and recycled water.

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Water can be conserved by fixing leaks, using water-efficient appliances, and reducing usage.

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Water can be conserved by fixing leaks, using water-efficient appliances, and reducing usage.

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Point source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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Point source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.