Point Source Water Contamination

This 40-page module, published by the Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center (ATEEC), is part of a series of instructional materials on environmental technology and decision-making. This module focuses on the science-based background and research on point source water contamination. Additionally, the resource promotes teaching critical thinking through the inclusion of resources and activities for use in the classroom. The module explores contamination formation, environmental impact, the contamination's fate and transport, measuring and monitoring contamination, health effects, and decision-making. Finally, the Flint water crisis is considered as an example and aids for understanding are provided.