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Water, Water, Everywhere Most water eventually finds its way into our ponds, streams, and waterways. Rainwater travels through city streets, chemically treated farmlands, and tainted air-picking up pollutants that harm animals who live and reproduce in water. Even if you don't live near a body of water, your habits affect animals that do. Testing the Waters Reptiles and amphibians depend on clean water. Help keep their habitats healthy by watching what you put into the water. Here are four simple tests that you can do to monitor the condition of local rivers, streams, and estuaries.
Watch a Video Clip: Rock Creek Water Testing We conduct water quality tests in Rock Creek, which flows right through the Zoo. We check oxygen levels, measure pH, and check water clarity. |
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