ContamiNATION

By Thomas Clark and Katherine Falk

 Data

1990 Inks Lake value Current Inks Lake Value

pH 8.1 8.20

Nitrate <0.01 <0.2ppm

Temperature 16.8 25.0 C

Why has the Data Changed?

While some of the changes in pH, temperature, and Nitrate

can be natural, most of the causes are man-made, such as vast
amounts of carbon dioxide in the air, rising temperatures in
the air, and lots of disposals of sewage in our local lakes and
ponds. (Fundamentals of Environmental Measurement, pH of
Water)
What are the Consequences?

Water temperature determines what kinds of organisms can

survive in the environment, the increase in water
temperature means that some organisms might not be able to
survive in Inks lake anymore (Perlman, USGS Howard). The
increase in nitrate in the water could lead to more algae
growth, this can lead to there being less oxygen in the water
because the algae uses so much of it (Perlman, USGS Howard).
How can we fix this issue?

By using renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, as

well as not using transportation such as cars that release toxic
fumes into the air, we can make our local lakes and rivers,
clean and fresh, allowing many species to thrive, including us.
(Fundamentals of Environmental Measurement, pH of Water)
Sources

"PH of Water." Environmental Measurement Systems. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar.

2017.

Perlman, USGS Howard. "Water Properties: Temperature." Temperature - Water

Properties, USGS Water Science School. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2017.
Perlman, USGS Howard. "Nitrogen and Water." Nitrogen and Water: USGS Water
Science School. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2017.
"PH of Water." Environmental Measurement Systems. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar.
2017.