Freshwater acidification

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Acidification of freshwater is an environmental issue.[1]

Contents
1 Causes
2 Harmful effects
3 Solution
4 References
Causes
One of the causes of fresh water acidification is acid rain. That means rain that
is unusually acidic (low pH). Acid rain has harmful effects on soil (soil
acidification), animals, plants infrastructure and water.

Another cause of freshwater acidification is the Buffer solution. The soil usually
has substances that ensure that the pH is neutral and that the acid will be
removed: The Buffer solution. If the buffer solution is finished then the soil will
become acid. This may cause toxic chemicals or nitrate to be released. The rain
will cause the nitrate or the toxic chemicals to rinse out the surface water or
ground water, causing them to contaminate water.

Harmful effects
Fish and other aquatic animals will die in water with low pH. The acidity of the
water cannot be detected with the naked eye, the water may look clear and bright,
but it may still be acid. Acidified water cannot be used for drinking. First the
water has to be neutralized (neutral pH), as acidic water is damaging to your
health and could possibly cause kidney problems.

Solution
Some countries try de-acidification of the lakes by adding a suspension of calcium
carbonate. It is also possible to stop the environmental acidification by reducing
the use of SO2 (Sulfur dioxide), NOx and NH3 (Ammonia). Lowering the use of these
substances is done by using low-Sulphur fuel, or flue gas desulphurization.

References
Freshwater Acidification
Categories: Water pollution
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