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Organic Chemicals - Coggle Diagram
Organic Chemicals
Contains
Chlorinated phenols
Endocrine disrupting chemicals
azo dyes
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons
Polychlorinated biphenyls
Pesticides
Phenols
Example
of Organic Chemicals
Plastics
Detergents
Gasoline
Food Additives
Natural gas
Dyes
Medicines
How
Organic Chemicals pollute the river
During the decomposition process the dissolved oxygen in the receiving water may be used up at a greater rate than it can be replenished
causing oxygen depletion and having severe consequences for the stream biota.
Occurs when large quantities of organic compunds
act as substrates for microorganisms, are release into watercourses.
Effects
of Organic Chemical Pollutions to river
large quantities of suspended solids may reduce the light available to....
photosynthetic organism
setting out
alter the characteristics of the river bed
rendering it an unsuitable habitat for many invertebrates
Toxic ammonia is often present