25 November 2011
Lake Erie and the Maumee River are a crucial part of sustaining life in our area. There are many resources that come from our lake and river that if left unmonitored, could potentially cause damage to plants and animals and ultimately affect us. Testing for different variables of the water enables us to control the levels of these variables and keep them at appropriate levels so they will continue to be safe for animals and humans of our region.
Our data on the overall water quality of this area was similar to that collected by other schools: the average overall quality of all the watersheds tested by schools in this area is 62, a medium rating. The majority of data from all other tests conducted had varying results and were not similar between location.
The quality of water affects many industries that are associated with the lake. Because this region has the largest supply of freshwater in the world with its proximity to the Great Lakes, It is crucially important to the industries associated with it. As global competition in many product areas is growing, more companies in the United States are being forced to make budget cuts. To be used for industry, water first needs to be a certain quality. Thus it must be treated, but water treatment costs are increasing, with the cost of chemicals and equipment. So, it is becoming more important to treat water, but it is also becoming more expensive, as the quality of the water is decreasing, causing more steps needed to purify it. Water Pollution is a major global issue. Every day, thousands die due to lack of sanitary conditions involving their local water supply. It does not only affect humans either. Any living thing can be negatively affected by poor water quality, from plants that grow directly in the water, to predators that eat water animals, such as fish. Although these conditions are nowhere