Friday, January 6, 2012

Why is copper-contaminated water dangerous?

its for our science research investigatory project. we need to find out what are the different dangers of copper contaminated water to humans and nature. we're experimenting on the phytoremediation of that water using water lilies. :]]

Why is copper-contaminated water dangerous?
Copper is a 'heavy metal' and is very poisonous. Yet some organisms require it. Acarospora anomila will only live where copper levels are high. Copper will not affect pH but pH will affect the solubility of the copper.
Reply:Copper wreaks havoc with Ph levels in any living organism.


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