When it comes to productive water pollution, it actually refers to the pollution of the water environment caused by wastewater and emissions generated during agricultural or industrial production processes. This article will briefly explain what productive water pollution is!
According to surveys by the water resources department, over 90% of cities in China are severely polluted in terms of water. Among the pollutants, mercury (Hg) in water bodies is converted into highly toxic methylmercury under the action of microorganisms, leading to discoloration of algae and plants, as well as mass deaths of fish. Of course, mercury is not the only indicator; other heavy metals such as lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr) also impact the life activities of organisms. Here, let’s focus on mercury. In addition to accumulating in fish, if humans consume these fish over a long period, it can affect human health, particularly the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as motor dysfunction, paralysis, speech and hearing impairments, and in severe cases, even death.
What is biological enrichment? It is the process by which pollutants accumulate in large quantities within organisms through the food chain. These pollutants are chemically stable and not easily broken down, making them difficult to excrete from organisms. Therefore, biological enrichment intensifies as the food chain extends.
Water bodies are polluted to varying degrees, with multiple organic pollutants detected, and the mutagenic activity of the water is mostly positive. Then, methods such as filtration, sedimentation, and disinfection processes are used to treat the wastewater. Different water qualities require different treatment methods. If dissolved trace pollutants are not properly removed, harmful substances can be produced, which may cause problems if consumed by humans.
Friendly Reminder:
Whether it’s medical wastewater online monitoring, industrial process water monitoring, drinking water online monitoring , or agricultural water monitoring, all are aimed at ensuring water quality safety. Therefore, after treating various types of wastewater, staff use water quality testing instruments to conduct real-time monitoring of various indicators in the water to determine whether the water quality meets the required standards.
