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Louisiana’s vanishing coastal wetlands support a diversity of wildlife, such as this Great Egret.

Freshwater Systems

and Resources

Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

Describe the distribution of fresh water on Earth and the Describe the major classes of water pollution and propose
major types of freshwater systems solutions to address water pollution
Discuss how we use water and alter freshwater systems Explain how we treat drinking water and wastewater
Assess problems of water supply and propose solutions to
address depletion of fresh water

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