Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you do the following:
1.Describe how water quality is linked to public health in general.
2.Compare the concerns regarding water quality and water quantity in the United States with concerns in a developing country, such as Nigeria.
3.Illustrate your paper with examples of water quality and water quantity issues in Nigeria and the United States.
Support your opinion with evidence from the literature.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Precision: The questions of the assignment is specifically addressed in the paper. Public health effects related to inadequate water supplies are described. The paper compares water quality issues in the U.S. to those in a developing country. The paper compares water quantity issues in the U.S. to those that may be found in a developing country.
Clarity: The paper reads clearly, it is not confusing. It is well structured and grammatically correct.
Breadth: The paper presents appropriate breadth by presenting several water quantity and quality issues.
Depth: The paper describes well the concepts presented and the concepts are well supported by findings or examples from the literature. Both water quantity and water quality issues are addressed in the paper with adequate details. These issues are discussed well in both the U.S. and in a developing country.
Application: The paper shows your ability to apply your knowledge of water quantity and water quality to two different settings, a developed country (the U.S.), and a specific developing country of your choice.
References: At least, two in-text citations are provided as ell as a reference list is provided at the end of your paper (APA formatting is not required but is highly recommended).
Required Readings (you must copy and paste the websites into your browser)
City of San Jose (n.d.). Environment: Water and Sewer Utilities. Retrieved on April 1, 2014, at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/Index.aspx?NID=1572
My Clearwater/Reclaimed (2011). Public Utilities: Reclaimed Water. Retrieved on April 1, 2014, at http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/pwa/public_utils/divisions/reclaimed/index.asp
Natural Resources Defense Council (2008). Bringing Safe Water to the World
Environmental stewardship can help eliminate the world’s biggest health risk—dirty water. Retrieved on April 1, 2014, at http://www.nrdc.org/international/safewater.asp
Natural Resources Defense Council (2003). What’s on Tap? Grading Drinking Water in U.S. Cities. Retrieved on April 1, 2014, at http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/uscities/contents.asp
The New York Times (June 6, 2013). The World: Thirsty Giant. Retrieved on April 1, 2014, at http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/series/thirstygiant/
United States Environmental Protection Agency (2004). Primer for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems. Washington D.C: Office of Water & Office of Wastewater Management. Retrieved on April 1, 2014, at http://water.epa.gov/type/watersheds/wastewater/upload/Primer-for-Municipal-Wastewater-Treatment-Systems.pdf
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