Subject: Environmental Engineering IND-890 Teacher: Trina Isaura Jesurum Student: Gilbert Jose Lopez 2018-0299 Topic: Practice II. Water Sources Group: 50121 January 30th, 2021. 1. Mention 2 examples of surface water and 1 example of groundwater. - Surface water. Oceans Lakes - Groundwater. Underground rivers 2. Create a comparison table where you mention the advantages and disadvantages of surface water. Advantages and Disadvantages of surface water. Advantages Disadvantages Easily accessible Less abundant than groundwater Easy to recognize and treat contamination Contamination is easy May be cheaper to produce Temperature varies greatly Easy to acquire in large quantities Subject to climate variation 3- Create a comparison table where you mention the advantages and disadvantages of groundwater. Advantages and Disadvantages of groundwater. Advantages Disadvantages Likely to be free of pathogenic agents High in mineral content Usually, requires no treatment Requires pumping or arrangement to lift the water Less subject to contamination than surface water Sinking of land because of the over pumping
