Ohio Water Quality EPA

Open Ended

Why is monitoring water quality important for both humans and the environment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a water use classification in Ohio?

• Public Water Supply

• Warm Water Habitat

• Cold Water Habitat

• Agricultural Water Reserve

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an indicator used to measure water quality in Ohio?

• pH

• Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

• Salinity

• Turbidity

Open Ended

Explain why water quality is important for both the environment and human health in Ohio.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common water quality challenges in Ohio?

• Agricultural runoff

• Industrial discharge

• Urban development

• Deforestation

Fill in the Blanks

The Ohio EPA uses regular water sampling and

surveys to monitor water quality.

Open Ended

Describe two ways the Ohio EPA helps protect water quality.

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions can students take to help protect water quality?

• Reduce plastic waste

• Release chemicals into rivers

• Participate in local cleanup events

• Ignore watershed protection

Open Ended

How do Ohio's water use classifications help protect water quality, and why might it be important to have different categories such as Public Water Supply and Warm Water Habitat?

Multiple Choice

Why is water quality important for both ecosystems and humans?

• It ensures water is safe and healthy for all living things.

• It only benefits wildlife.

• It only benefits humans.

• It is only important for recreation.